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I'm already here. vs I’m already arriving. vs I’m already come.



 
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I'm already here. vs I’m already arriving. vs I’m already come. #1 (permalink) Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:33 am   I'm already here. vs I’m already arriving. vs I’m already come.
 

Hello everybody,

My friend was waiting for me at the airport. When I’m arriving at the place, she’s calling me and asking where I am.

So, I’m answering her like this sentence:

1. I’m already here.
2. I’m already arriving.
3. I’m already come.
4. I’m in front of the building.

What’s answer is the best?

Thanks in advance for the help.

Regards.
Rosario
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I'm already here #2 (permalink) Wed Oct 21, 2009 7:02 am   I'm already here
 

"I'm already here," or "Here I am."
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I'm already here #3 (permalink) Wed Oct 21, 2009 7:25 am   I'm already here
 

I suspect Rosario is thinking of a phone call, or am I mistaken?
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I'm already here. vs I’m already arriving. vs I’m already come. #4 (permalink) Wed Oct 21, 2009 7:29 am   I'm already here. vs I’m already arriving. vs I’m already come.
 

Hello Kitosdad,

Thanks for the answer.

Yes, you are right Cerberus.
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I'm already here. vs I’m already arriving. vs I’m already come. #5 (permalink) Wed Oct 21, 2009 7:37 am   I'm already here. vs I’m already arriving. vs I’m already come.
 

:) :) In which case you should probably reply, "I've already landed, and I'm standing in front of the/your building".

Sorry for the confusion. I've been on-line all night. :lol:
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I'm already here. vs I’m already arriving. vs I’m already come. #6 (permalink) Thu Oct 22, 2009 0:40 am   I'm already here. vs I’m already arriving. vs I’m already come.
 

Hello Kitosdad,

I just want to clarify clearly that my friend calling me by phone at the airport, because we both have appointment to pick up our friend who will come from abroad. Because I’m late, so she’s calling to check where I am.

So, as you said, I will answer that

- I’m already here.
- I’m standing in front of the building.
- Here I am.

Thanks for the help, its useful for me.

Regards
Rosario
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