grazie mille

/ˈɡrat.t͡sje ˈmil.le/

thank you very much

Grazie mille per il tuo aiuto!

Thank you very much for your help!

informal

A polite and emphatic way to say 'thank you' in Italian, expressing deep gratitude.

Grazie mille per la cena deliziosa!

Thank you very much for the delicious dinner!

Grazie mille per avermi aiutato con il trasloco.

Thank you very much for helping me with the move.

Often used in both spoken and written Italian to convey strong appreciation. The word 'mille' (meaning 'a thousand') intensifies the gratitude.

Collocations

grazie mille di cuorethank you very much from the bottom of my heartgrazie mille davveroreally thank you very much

Synonyms

grazie infinite grazie davvero grazie tanto

Antonyms

non c'è di che di nulla prego

Related Phrases

grazie infinitephrase

infinite thanks

grazie di tuttophrase

thanks for everything

Pro Tip

When to use 'grazie mille'

Use 'grazie mille' when you want to express strong gratitude, such as after receiving a gift, a favor, or excellent service. It is more emphatic than 'grazie' alone.

Gold Rule

Intensifying gratitude

In Italian, adding 'mille' to 'grazie' is a common way to intensify gratitude. It is similar to saying 'thanks a million' in English.

Word Origin

The phrase combines 'grazie' (from Latin 'gratias,' meaning 'thanks') and 'mille' (from Latin 'mille,' meaning 'a thousand'). The use of 'mille' to intensify gratitude is a common idiomatic expression in Italian.

Usage Notes

This phrase is universally understood in Italy and is appropriate in both casual and formal settings. It is slightly more emphatic than a simple 'grazie.'

Word Breakdown

grazie

thanks

root

mille

a thousand

root

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