Italian · Greetings & Essentials
"Here" in Italian: qui
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Here in Italian is qui (kwee). Vieni qui means come here. Qui vicino means nearby. Keep qui as its own word.
Calling a friend over
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How to pronounce qui
Say it
kwee
/kwi/
Qui is one syllable: kwee. The qu is like English kw. No extra vowel.
"Here" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| qui | here Location near the speaker. | Location near the speaker. |
| vieni qui | come here Calling someone over. | Calling someone over. |
| qui vicino | nearby / around here Local tips. | Local tips. |
| da qui | from here Directions. | Directions. |
How to use qui in real life
- 1Calling a friend over
Vieni qui un momento, per favore.
Come here a moment, please.
Vieni qui.
- 2Giving directions
Il museo è qui vicino, a due minuti.
The museum is nearby, two minutes away.
Qui vicino.
- 3Meeting point
Aspettiamo qui sotto il semaforo.
Let's wait here under the traffic light.
Qui.
Mistakes English speakers make with qui
Incorrect: Vieni here.
Correct: Vieni qui.
Use qui, not English here.
Incorrect: Il bar è quìì.
Correct: Il bar è qui.
One i only: qui.
Good to know
Qui and qua both mean here; qui feels a touch more precise. Shopkeepers point and say è qui when the thing is within reach.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding each other in a crowded square
ChatPal
Dove sei? Io sono qui vicino alla fontana.
Where are you? I'm here near the fountain.
You
Ok, resto qui e alzo la mano.
Ok, I'll stay here and raise my hand.
ChatPal
Ti vedo: vieni qui dritto.
I see you: come straight here.
You
Arrivo.
I'm coming.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Here" in Italian
Come here?
Vieni qui.
Nearby?
Qui vicino.
Qui vs qua?
Both mean here; qui is common and clear.
From here?
Da qui.
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