him
word
/ˈhɪm/, /ɪm/
HIM, im
/hˈɪm/
HIM
Definition
The object form of 'he'; used to refer to a male person or animal who is the receiver of an action.
Usage & Nuances
Used only as an object pronoun, never as a subject. Common learner mistake: confusing 'him' with 'he'. Typically follows the verb or preposition (e.g., 'I saw him', 'Give it to him').
Spanish: lo - lePortuguese (BR): ele - o - lhePortuguese (PT): ele - o - lheChinese (Simplified): 他 - 他 (宾格)Chinese (Traditional): 他 - 他 (賓格)Hindi: उसे - उसे (पुरुष) Arabic: لهBengali: তাকে - ওকে - তাঁকেRussian: егоJapanese: 彼をVietnamese: anh ấy - ông ấy - cậu ấyKorean: 그를Turkish: onuUrdu: اسےIndonesian: dia (laki-laki)
Example Sentences
Can you help him with his homework?
basic
I saw him at the park yesterday.
basic
Give the book to him, please.
basic
I told him not to be late again.
natural
Tell him I'll call later.
natural
Do you think he and I can finish this project on time?
natural