i taxi sono qui
The English phrase "cabs are here" is translated into Italian as i taxi sono qui.
This phrase is used as a statement to inform someone that taxis have arrived at a specific location.
Did you know?
- If you are in a rush, you might hear sono qui shortened to eccoli, a single word that combines 'behold' and 'them' to mean 'here they are'.
- In some Italian cities, taxis are strictly categorized by color, such as the iconic white cars in Rome or the distinctive colors in other municipalities, making the phrase i taxi refer to a specific visual fleet.
- The word qui traces its roots back to the Latin term 'eccum hīc', which originally combined a word for 'behold' with 'here'.
Examples in context
- Prendi le valigie, i taxi sono qui.Grab the suitcases, the cabs are here.
- Sbrigati, i taxi sono qui davanti all'hotel.Hurry up, the cabs are here in front of the hotel.
- Guarda fuori, i taxi sono qui.Look outside, the cabs are here.
Example conversation
Martina and Lorenzo are leaving a restaurant to go home.
- MartinaLorenzo, guarda, i taxi sono qui!Lorenzo, look, the cabs are here!
- LorenzoOttimo, prendo la mia borsa.Great, I'll grab my bag.
- MartinaAndiamo, non voglio farli aspettare.Let's go, I don't want to make them wait.
- LorenzoHai ragione, andiamo subito.You're right, let's go right now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries qui, sono, CC BY-SA 4.0.
