Italian Phrase
La cassa automatica è laggiù.
Meaning
The sentence points out where the self‑service checkout (automatic cash register) is located, typically in a supermarket or store. It tells the listener that the machine is over there, not right next to them.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to direct someone to a self‑service checkout, for example after a customer asks where they can pay without a cashier, or when you are giving directions inside a shop, supermarket, or airport.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Lacassaautomaticaèlaggiù
Definite article (La)
La is the feminine singular definite article, used before feminine nouns that start with a consonant.
Noun gender (cassa)
Cassa is a feminine noun meaning 'checkout' or 'cash register'.
Adjective agreement (automatica)
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies: cassa (feminine) → automatica.
Verb essere (è)
È is the third‑person singular present of essere, used here as a copula to link the subject with its location.
Adverb of place (laggiù)
Laggiù means 'over there', indicating a location that is not close to the speaker but visible.
🗨In Conversation
Scusi, dove posso pagare senza assistente?
Excuse me, where can I pay without an assistant?
La cassa automatica è laggiù.
The automatic checkout is over there.
✕Common Mistakes
Il cassa automatica è laggiù.
Cassa is feminine, so the article must be "La", not "Il".
La cassa automatica è lì.
"Lì" means 'there' close to the speaker; use "laggiù" for a slightly farther location.
La cassa automatica sono laggiù.
The verb must agree with the singular subject; use "è" instead of "sono".
La cassa automatico è laggiù.
If you forget the adjective agreement and say "La cassa automatico", it’s wrong because the adjective must be feminine.
↔Alternatives
La cassa self‑service è laggiù.
The self‑service checkout is over there.
Il terminale di pagamento è laggiù.
The payment terminal is over there.
La cassa automatica si trova laggiù.
The automatic checkout is located over there.
Cultural Tip
In most Italian supermarkets you’ll find a "cassa automatica" (self‑service checkout). Italians often use "laggiù" for a place that is a short walk away or visible but not right next to you; for something closer they say "lì". In northern regions you may also hear "cassa self‑service" as a loanword from English.