Arabic → English
لَهُ in English
to him / his
لَهُ
- Pronunciation
- lahu
- Arabizi
lhu- Type
- pronoun · masculine
How to use it
له is a clitic pronoun meaning “to him” (dative) or “his” (possessive). It attaches directly to the preceding noun or verb without a space. Use له after verbs of giving, sending, or when indicating ownership.
Example sentences
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أعطيت الكتاب له.
aʿṭaytu al-kitāba lahu.
I gave the book to him.
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هذا القلم له.
hādhā al-qalam lahu.
This pen is his.
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سأرسل الرسالة له غداً.
saʾursilu al-risāla lahu ghadan.
I will send the message to him tomorrow.
Questions and answers
Can له be used for feminine objects?
Yes, it still means “his”; for “her” use لها (laha).
Is there a plural form?
For “to them” use لهم (lahum) and for “their” لهم (lahum).
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