Translation of Italian word "qui" to English
qui
/kwi/
How to use
The Italian adverb 'qui' means 'here' (Here, in this place). It is used to modify verbs, adjectives, or entire clauses. A natural example is: 'Abitiamo qui da cinque anni.' (We have been living here for five years.).
🇬🇧 English
here
Example
Vieni qui e guarda questo panorama.
Come here and look at this view.
Abitiamo qui da cinque anni.
We have been living here for five years.
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Common phrases
- qui dentro— inside here
- Abitiamo qui da cinque anni.— We have been living here for five years.
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What does the Italian word "qui" mean?▼
The Italian word "qui" means "here" in English.
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