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la

her

pronoun LAH Common

Also means

it

Usage Note

As a pronoun la is the feminine singular direct object ('her' or 'it'), placed before the verb: la vedo ('I see her'). Capitalised La is also the formal 'you' object form, and the identical la serves as the feminine definite article.

Examples

"La conosco da anni."

Natural Translation

I've known her for years.

Literal Translation

Her I-know since years.

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