permettergli

permettergli is an Italian verb phrase. It is composed of the infinitive verb "permettere" meaning "to permit" or "to allow," and the clitic pronoun "gli" which is the indirect object pronoun for "him" or "to him." Therefore, "permettergli" translates to "to permit him" or "to allow him."

This phrase is used when one person gives another person permission or consent to do something. For instance, if someone wants to borrow a book, and the owner says "Permettigli di prenderlo," it means "Allow him to take it." The pronoun "gli" can also refer to a masculine singular noun or a concept, not just a male person, though its primary use is for a male individual.

The construction "permettergli" is common in spoken and written Italian. It follows standard Italian grammar rules where clitic pronouns are attached to the infinitive form of the verb. This attachment results in a single, elongated word. Other similar constructions exist, such as "permetterle" (to permit her), "permetterci" (to permit us), and "permettergli" (to permit them, masculine plural). Understanding "permettergli" is key to comprehending many Italian sentences involving permission or allowance.