siamo qui
siamo qui is the Italian way to say "we are here".
siamo qui is used to state that the speakers are currently present in a specific location.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the first-person plural of the verb essere (to be) and the adverb qui (here).
Which one should you use?
While qui and qua both mean "here", siamo qui is slightly more precise in indicating a specific, fixed point, whereas siamo qua is more common in casual, spoken Italian.
How does it change in a sentence?
The subject pronoun noi (we) is often omitted because the verb conjugation siamo already indicates the first-person plural.
Did you know?
- The word qui comes from a combination of the Latin words 'eccum' and 'hīc', effectively acting as a prehistoric contraction of 'behold' and 'here'.
- Depending on how you voice it, siamo qui can transform from a simple statement of location into a defiant challenge, essentially meaning 'We are standing our ground'.
- Adding the pronoun noi to create noi siamo qui can change the meaning to a pointed emphasis, suggesting the speakers are present specifically in contrast to someone else's absence.
Examples in context
- Sa che siamo qui.You know that we are here.This sentence shows how to use siamo qui within a clause.Tatoeba #10151533 by Guybrush88, translation #10038989 by ddnktr
- Siamo qui per un computer.We are here for a computer.This sentence shows how to use siamo qui to express a purpose.Tatoeba #11544594 by Guybrush88, translation #11369389 by Amastan
- Lei potrebbe non sapere che siamo qui.She might not know that we are here.This sentence shows how to use siamo qui in a subordinate clause.Tatoeba #617519 by Guybrush88, translation #34606 by CK
- Noi siamo qui per partecipare alla riunione.We are here to attend the meeting.
- Noi siamo presenti al concerto.We are here at the concert.
- Siamo qui per vederti.We are here to see you.
- Ci siamo finalmente!We are here finally!
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Example conversation
Matteo and Martina arrive at their meeting point in the park.
- MatteoCiao Martina, finalmente siamo qui!Hi Martina, we are finally here!
- MartinaSì, Matteo, è un posto bellissimo.Yes, Matteo, it is a beautiful place.
- MatteoCerchiamo un tavolo all'ombra.Let's look for a table in the shade.
- MartinaBuona idea, andiamo.Good idea, let's go.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries qui, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
