Italian Phrase
Qui il segnale GPS è debole.
Meaning
The sentence means “The GPS signal is weak here.” It tells the listener that the quality of the satellite reception at the current spot is poor, which can affect navigation apps or location‑based services.
When to use
Use this phrase when you notice poor GPS accuracy while driving, walking, hiking, or using a map app in an area with limited satellite visibility, such as tunnels, dense urban canyons, or mountainous regions.
✦Grammar Breakdown
QuiilsegnaleGPSèdebole
Qui
Adverb of place meaning 'here'. Used to point out the current location.
il
Definite article, masculine singular, agrees with the noun 'segnale'.
segnale
Masculine singular noun meaning 'signal'.
GPS
A proper noun (acronym) that stays unchanged; it functions as a noun.
è
Third‑person singular present of the verb 'essere' (to be).
debole
Adjective meaning 'weak', agrees in gender and number with 'segnale' (masculine singular).
🗨In Conversation
Qui il segnale GPS è debole.
The GPS signal is weak here.
Proviamo a spostare il telefono o a usare i dati mobili.
Let's try moving the phone or using mobile data.
✕Common Mistakes
Dove il segnale GPS è debole.
Use 'qui' for a statement about the current location; 'dove' is used in questions.
Qui il segnale GPS sono debole.
The verb must agree with the singular noun 'segnale'; use 'è' not 'sono'.
Qui segnale GPS è debole.
If you use the article 'del' before GPS, keep the article before 'segnale' as well.
↔Alternatives
Il segnale GPS è debole qui.
The GPS signal is weak here.
Qui il segnale del GPS è debole.
Here the GPS signal is weak.
Il segnale del GPS è debole in questo punto.
The GPS signal is weak at this point.
Cultural Tip
In Italy GPS works well in most cities, but in the Alps, Apennines, or historic city centres with narrow streets and tall stone buildings the signal can drop. Italians often switch to a paper map or ask locals for directions when the GPS is unreliable, especially in rural mountain villages.