grazie
/ˈɡrat.t͡sje/interjection★Beginner
formalinformal
Thank you
Grazie mille per il tuo aiuto!
Thank you very much for your help!
Grazie per il regalo.
Thank you for the gift.
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Used to express gratitude in both formal and informal contexts. 'Grazie mille' is a more emphatic way to say 'thank you very much.'
Collocations
grazie millethank you very muchgrazie mille millethanks a million
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Related Phrases
grazie a Diophrase
thank God
grazie per la tua pazienzaphrase
thank you for your patience
💡Pro Tip
Politeness in Italian
In Italian, it's common to respond to 'grazie' with 'prego' (you're welcome) or 'di niente' (you're welcome, literally 'it's nothing').
⚡Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
'Grazie' is appropriate in all contexts, but for more formal situations, you might use 'la ringrazio' (I thank you).
📖Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'gratia,' meaning 'grace' or 'favor,' reflecting the idea of expressing gratitude.
📝Usage Notes
In Italian, 'grazie' is used in both formal and informal settings. For added emphasis, 'grazie mille' is commonly used.
Word Breakdown
grazie
thanks
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