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lì

there

adverb LEE Less Common
Travel & Places Directions

Origin: from Latin 'illic'

Usage Note

Lì points to a specific spot 'over there', while its near-synonym là is vaguer or wider; the accent distinguishes it from the pronoun li ('them'). It often pairs with prepositions, as in lì dentro ('in there') or di lì ('from there').

Examples

"Il libro è lì sul tavolo."

Natural Translation

The book is there on the table.

Literal Translation

The book is there on-the table.

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