grazie

/ˈɡrat.t͡sje/
interjectionBeginner
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
root
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese