Italian Phrase
Stiamo ancora aspettando qualche risposta.
Meaning
The sentence means 'We are still waiting for some answer/response.' It conveys that a reply is expected but has not yet arrived.
When to use
Use this phrase in professional or informal contexts when you want to politely remind someone that you are awaiting a reply, e.g., after sending an email, a request, or a proposal.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Stiamoancoraaspettandoqualcherisposta
Stiamo + gerundio
The verb 'stare' + gerund forms the present progressive, equivalent to English 'we are ...ing'.
ancora
Adverb meaning 'still' or 'yet', placed before the gerund to stress continuity.
aspettando
Gerund of 'aspettare' (to wait). Used with 'stiamo' to express an ongoing action.
qualche
Indefinite adjective that always precedes a singular noun and means 'some' or 'any'.
risposta
Noun meaning 'answer' or 'reply'.
🗨In Conversation
Stiamo ancora aspettando qualche risposta dal cliente.
We are still waiting for some response from the client.
Sì, appena la riceviamo ti faccio sapere.
Yes, as soon as we receive it I'll let you know.
✕Common Mistakes
Stiamo aspettare qualche risposta.
The verb 'stare' must be followed by a gerund, not an infinitive.
Stiamo ancora aspettando alcune risposte.
'Qualche' only works with a singular noun; use 'alcune risposte' only if you mean multiple answers.
Stiamo aspettando ancora risposta.
'Ancora' should modify the verb phrase, not be placed directly before the noun.
↔Alternatives
Stiamo ancora attendendo una risposta.
We are still awaiting a response.
Non abbiamo ancora ricevuto risposta.
We haven't received a reply yet.
Aspettiamo ancora una risposta.
We are still waiting for a reply.
Cultural Tip
In Italian business communication, using the progressive form (stiamo + gerund) sounds courteous and shows that the waiting is an active, ongoing process. Remember that 'qualche' is always followed by a singular noun; using the plural 'alcune risposte' would change the nuance and is less common in this construction.