Meaning
here
In a sentence
Aspetta qui, torno tra cinque minuti.
Wait here, I'll be back in five minutes.
Sei già qui o sei ancora in viaggio?
Are you already here or still on the way?
Non ho mai mangiato qui prima d'ora.
I've never eaten here before.
Usage notes
- Use 'qui' for precise location ('right here'). 'Qua' is less specific ('around here').
- Never say 'in qui'—it’s redundant. Just 'qui' alone.
- Common in commands: 'Vieni qui!' (Come here!).