ti apprezzo
In Italian, "I appreciate you" is expressed as ti apprezzo.
This phrase is used to tell someone that you value them as a person or admire their qualities.
What does it mean word for word?
The word apprezzo is the first-person singular present indicative of the verb apprezzare, meaning "I appreciate / I value".
Which one should you use?
While ti apprezzo focuses on valuing the person's qualities, if you want to say "I appreciate what you did" (thanking someone for a favor), Italians more commonly say Ti ringrazio (I thank you).
How does it change in a sentence?
Use La apprezzo instead of ti apprezzo when speaking to someone you address with the formal "Lei" (such as a boss or a stranger). Use vi apprezzo if you are expressing appreciation to more than one person.
Did you know?
- The formal version La apprezzo uses the feminine pronoun La even when speaking to a man, because the formal 'you' in Italian is the third-person feminine 'Lei'.
- While ti apprezzo is a compliment, the word apprezzare is also used in Italian to describe the act of valuing a currency or an asset in a financial market.
- The word apprezzare shares its roots with the concept of 'price' or 'value', implying that you are acknowledging the worth of the person.
Examples in context
- Ogni mattina, ti apprezzo più di ieri.Every morning, I appreciate you more than yesterday.This sentence shows how to say you appreciate someone more than the day before using ti apprezzo.Tatoeba #13100346 by Nuel, translation #13100344 by Nuel
- Ti apprezzo.I appreciate you.This is a simple way to say "I appreciate you" using ti apprezzo.Tatoeba #3213474 by Guybrush88, translation #2587698 by VirtuOZ
- La ringrazio di cuore per il suo prezioso aiuto.I sincerely thank you for your valuable help.
- Sono profondamente grata per la sua gentilezza e generosità.I am deeply grateful for your kindness and generosity.
- Desidero ringraziarla per aver dedicato il suo tempo a questa importante causa.I want to thank you for dedicating your time to this important cause.
- Ti ringrazio di cuore per essere sempre presente nella mia vita.I sincerely thank you for always being there in my life.
- Grazie di tutto, sei un vero amico/amica.Thanks for everything, you are a true friend.
- Sei una persona speciale, ti apprezzo molto.You are a special person, I appreciate you a lot.
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Example conversation
Giulia tells Francesco that she values his support.
- GiuliaGrazie per avermi aiutata, Francesco.Thank you for helping me, Francesco.
- FrancescoNon c'è problema, Giulia.It is no problem, Giulia.
- GiuliaSei un vero amico e ti apprezzo.You are a true friend and I appreciate you.
- FrancescoGrazie, sei molto gentile.Thank you, you are very kind.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
