Italian Phrase
Il distributore di biglietti è laggiù.
Meaning
The sentence tells someone where the ticket‑vending machine is located, pointing it out as being 'over there'. It is commonly used in transport hubs, museums, or any place where tickets are sold automatically.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to direct a traveler, a friend, or a customer to a ticket machine—e.g., in a train station, metro stop, cinema, or museum. It works best when the machine is visible but not right next to you, hence the use of 'laggiù' rather than 'qui' or 'lì'.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ildistributoredibigliettièlaggiù
Il (definite article)
Masculine singular definite article; agrees with the noun 'distributore'.
distributore (noun)
Masculine noun meaning 'dispenser' or 'machine'.
di (preposition)
Introduces a complement of specification; here it links 'distributore' with what it dispenses.
biglietti (noun, plural)
Plural of 'biglietto' (ticket); the object that the machine dispenses.
è (verb essere)
Third‑person singular present of 'to be', used for location statements.
laggiù (adverb of place)
Means 'over there', indicating a spot a little farther away from the speaker.
🗨In Conversation
Scusi, dove posso comprare un biglietto?
Excuse me, where can I buy a ticket?
Il distributore di biglietti è laggiù.
The ticket machine is over there.
✕Common Mistakes
Distributore di biglietti è laggiù.
Missing the definite article 'Il' before 'distributore'. Italian nouns need an article unless they are plural or generic.
I distributori di biglietti sono laggiù.
Using 'è' with a plural subject would be wrong; keep the singular verb for 'distributore'.
Il distributore di biglietti è qui.
Confusing 'laggiù' with 'qui' (here). 'Laggiù' points farther away, while 'qui' means right next to the speaker.
↔Alternatives
Il macchinario per i biglietti è laggiù.
The ticket machine is over there.
Il chiosco dei biglietti è laggiù.
The ticket kiosk is over there.
Il distributore è laggiù.
The dispenser is over there.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, most train stations, metro stops and large museums have self‑service ticket machines that often offer multiple languages. 'Laggiù' is informal and suggests a spot a short walk away; in more formal contexts you might use 'lì' or simply point while saying 'qui' for something nearby. Remember to check if the machine accepts cash or only cards, as this varies by region.