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How to Say ‘Is the attendant already there?’ in Italian

L'addetto c'è già?

l ahd-DEHT-toh chee eh jah

[l ahd-DEHT-toh chee eh jah]

💬 Usage Tip: c'è means "is there" in the sense of "is present" or "is around", for people as well as things. For example, c'è Marco? "is Marco in?"

Phrase Breakdown

[l]

the (before a vowel)

Contracted article used before a vowel; part of the expression "l'importante."

Example

"L'" atmosfera dello stadio è unica.

The atmosphere of the stadium is unique.

addetto

[ahd-DEHT-toh]

attendant / staff member

A person in charge of a specific task.

Example

L'addetto apre il cancello.

The attendant opens the gate.

[chee]

there is

This is a contraction of 'ci è', meaning 'there is'.

Example

C'era una volta...

Once upon a time...

[eh]

Third-person singular of 'essere'; used to describe a person, company, or situation.

Example

Quando dici È in È molto umana, stai descrivendo l'azienda.

When you say 'È' in 'È molto umana,' you are describing the company.

già

[jah]

already

An adverb used to say that something has happened before now.

Example

Hai già parlato con il recruiter dell'azienda?

Have you already spoken with the company recruiter?

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