[{"role": "user", "content": "I'm trying to learn Italian, and I was wondering how I could express the sentence 'You're hurting him' in Italian to make sure I can intervene if necessary. My friend is studying abroad, and I want to be able to communicate effectively."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "That's very thoughtful of you! The correct translation of 'You're hurting him' in Italian is 'Lo sta ferendo.' You can use this phrase to intervene if you see someone hurting your friend or someone else."}, {"role": "user", "content": "That's really helpful, thank you! What if I want to say 'You're hurting her'? Is it a different phrase?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Yes, the phrase would be slightly different. To say 'You're hurting her' in Italian, you would say 'La sta ferendo.' The difference is in the pronoun used, with 'lo' referring to a male and 'la' referring to a female."}, {"role": "user", "content": "I see, so the pronouns change based on the gender of the person being hurt. That makes sense. What about if I'm not sure of the gender or want to make a general statement?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "In that case, you could use a more general phrase. However, 'Lo sta ferendo' is a direct translation and is used when referring to a male. If you're unsure, it's best to ask for clarification or use the phrase that you're most comfortable with, given the context."}]