Italian Phrase
Sono nella corsia 5.
Meaning
The sentence means “I am in aisle 5.” It is used to tell someone where you are located inside a store, supermarket, or any place that is organized into numbered aisles.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to give a precise location inside a large indoor space, such as a supermarket, pharmacy, or department store, especially when someone is looking for you or you are asking for help finding a product.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sononellacorsia5
Verb "essere" (to be)
"Sono" is the first‑person singular present of "essere" and is used to state location.
Preposition + article contraction
"Nella" = "in" + "la"; it contracts when a feminine singular noun follows.
Feminine noun "corsia"
"Corsia" is a feminine noun meaning aisle, lane, or track; it takes the article "la".
Number agreement
Numbers used as identifiers (like aisle numbers) are placed after the noun without an article.
🗨In Conversation
Scusa, dove sei?
Excuse me, where are you?
Sono nella corsia 5.
I’m in aisle 5.
✕Common Mistakes
Sono nella corsa 5.
"Corsa" means race or run; the correct word for aisle is "corsia".
Sono nel corsia 5.
When the noun starts with a vowel, use the contraction "nella" (in the).
Sono nella corsia 5.
In spoken Italian you usually say the number as a word: "cinque".
↔Alternatives
Mi trovi nella corsia 5.
You can find me in aisle 5.
Sono al corridoio 5.
I’m in corridor 5.
Sono nella sezione 5.
I’m in section 5.
Cultural Tip
In Italian supermarkets, aisles are usually numbered and signs are placed at the end of each aisle. When you ask for help, Italians often respond with the aisle number rather than a more detailed description. Keep in mind that "corsia" can also refer to a lane on a road or a track, so context matters.