Italian Phrase
L'importante è che sia disponibile qui.
Meaning
The sentence stresses that the key requirement is the availability of something at this specific location. It is often used when discussing resources, services, or items that need to be present where they are needed.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to underline a condition that must be met in a particular place—e.g., during a meeting about equipment, a project planning session, or when negotiating a service delivery.
✦Grammar Breakdown
L'importanteèchesiadisponibilequi
Impersonal expression + subjunctive
After expressions like "è importante che", the verb in the subordinate clause must be in the present subjunctive (sia).
Present subjunctive of "essere"
"sia" is the present subjunctive form of "essere" used for uncertainty, desire, or necessity.
Adverb placement
"qui" (here) usually follows the adjective or verb it modifies, but can also be placed at the beginning for emphasis.
🗨In Conversation
L'importante è che sia disponibile qui.
The important thing is that it is available here.
Sì, così tutti possono usarlo senza problemi.
Yes, that way everyone can use it without problems.
✕Common Mistakes
L'importante è che è disponibile qui.
After "è importante" you need the subjunctive, not the indicative.
L'importante è che sia qui disponibile.
Word order sounds unnatural; place "qui" after the verb phrase.
Importante è che sia disponibile qui.
Missing the article "L'" before "importante" makes the phrase sound incomplete.
↔Alternatives
Ciò che conta è che sia qui.
What matters is that it is here.
L'essenziale è che sia disponibile in questo luogo.
The essential thing is that it is available in this place.
È fondamentale che sia presente qui.
It is crucial that it is present here.
Cultural Tip
In Italian, using "è importante che" followed by the subjunctive sounds formal and is common in professional or academic contexts. In casual conversation you might hear "è importante che sia qui" or simply "deve essere qui". Remember that the subjunctive is rarely used in everyday speech outside of set phrases, so practicing it with Speeek will give you a confidence boost that many learners lack.