Trattarle

Trattarle is the infinitive form of the Italian verb trattare with the clitic pronoun le attached, meaning “to treat them.” The le refers to a feminine plural direct object, such as le ferite (the wounds) or le persone (the people). This construction is common in everyday language as well as in medical, social, and administrative contexts.

Grammatically, trattarle is formed by joining the verb trattare with the pronoun le, creating a non-finite form that can be used with other verbs. It can appear after a finite verb with the infinitive, as in Dobbiamo trattarle bene (We must treat them well), or with the pronoun placed before the finite verb, as in Le dobbiamo trattare bene. Both variants express the same idea; the choice depends on rhythm, emphasis, and style. Note that trattarle primarily denotes treatment or handling; if the intended meaning is to negotiate with someone, Italian uses trattare con, not trattarle.

Examples and usage notes:

- Dobbiamo trattarle con rispetto. (We must treat them with respect.)

- Non voglio trattarle male. (I don’t want to treat them badly.)

- In medical or care contexts, it is common to use either trat-tare le ferite as a full form or trattarle, depending on emphasis and clarity.

See also: Italian clitic pronouns, infinitives with pronouns, and the verb trattare.

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