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Direct vs. Indirect Pronouns in Italian Hi, I am uncertain about using pronouns in Italian. I've read that the direct pronoun is used where 'to (pronoun)' would be used in English. e.g. 'le parliamo' However, I've come across other sentances with 'ai'/'a' etc - would the indirect be used there? e.g. Laura prepara a Paolo il pranzo. (?) Could you please explain to me in more detail? Thanks for any help!* ... read that the *indirect* pronoun ...
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