un milione di grazie
/un miˈljo.ne di ˈɡrat.t͡sje/word by word
un milione di grazie is the Italian way to say a million thanks.
This phrase is an enthusiastic way to express great gratitude to someone. It is used when you want to express much more intense gratitude than a simple grazie.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is built from un milione, which means a million and di grazie, which means of thanks.
Which one should you use?
You may also encounter Grazie mille, which is the literal translation of 'a million thanks' in Italian or Mille grazie, which literally means 'a thousand thanks' and is a casual way to express appreciation.
How do you pronounce it?
It has 5 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the word grazie is not just a noun for 'thanks' but can also function as an exclamation of 'it is not necessary' or 'no thank you' when someone offers you something.
- In Italy, saying grazie is so fundamental that if you fail to say it in a service situation, it can be perceived as a significant social slight rather than just a lapse in etiquette.
- The word grazie comes from the Latin phrase grātiās agō, which was used to 'express thanks'.
Examples in context
- Un milione di grazie per il tuo aiuto.A million thanks for your help.
- Un milione di grazie per il bellissimo regalo!A million thanks for the beautiful gift!
Example conversation
Alessandro helps Sofia move a heavy box into her apartment.
- SofiaFinalmente ce l'abbiamo fatta!We finally made it!
- AlessandroNon c'è problema, Sofia.No problem, Sofia.
- SofiaUn milione di grazie, Alessandro!A million thanks, Alessandro!
- AlessandroDi nulla, figurati!It's nothing, don't mention it!
