interpretarli

Interpretarli is an Italian verbal construction formed by the infinitive interpretar e with the direct object pronoun li attached, literally meaning “to interpret them.” The pronoun li refers to masculine plural nouns or objects previously mentioned in discourse (for example, i libri, i ruoli). This clitic-enhanced infinitive is a standard way to express the action of interpreting a plural object without repeating the noun.

Formation and usage. In Italian, attaching a pronoun to an infinitive yields a single word, as in interpretarli “to interpret them.” The feminine plural counterpart uses le, yielding interpretarle “to interpret them (feminine).” The form is common in sentences that involve an action performed on a plural object and can appear in various tenses when the infinitive follows another verb, such as voglio interpretare/interpretarli, devo interpretarli, posso interpretarli.

Examples.

- Voglio interpretarli. (I want to interpret them.)

- Devo interpretarli per capire meglio. (I must interpret them to understand better.)

- Posso interpretarli domani? (Can I interpret them tomorrow?)

Grammatical notes. The pronoun li is a direct object pronoun (masculine, plural). In practice, the pronominal suffix is used to avoid repetition of the object and to streamline the clause. Like other Italian clitics, interpreta rli functions within a broader system of pronoun placement and can affect prosody and rhythm in speech. The construction is widely used across standard Italian, in formal and informal contexts alike, and it is common in linguistic and literary discussions of verb + clitic formations.

See also. Italian pronouns, clitic pronouns, interpretare.