This is the 135th most frequent Ukrainian word.
йому
The Ukrainian word "йому" means "him" or "to him" in English.
"Йому" is in the dative case and acts as the indirect object, indicating to whom the book was given.
Йому дали книгу.
He was given a book.
"Йому" serves as the indirect object, referring to the recipient of the item passed.
Він передав це йому.
He passed it to him.
"Йому" expresses the experiencer of the perception described by "здається".