Grazie
everyday
Grazie is the Italian word for "thank you" and it works with everyone. Grazie mille means "a thousand thanks". It is also called La ringrazio and Ti ringrazio.
Meaning: expression of thanks (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Italian | Note |
|---|---|
| Grazie | everyday |
| La ringrazio | formal |
| Grazie mille | thanks a lot |
| Ti ringrazio | informal, warm |
The usual reply is Prego, "you are welcome". For small favors, Grazie is enough.
Which one should you use?
Ti ringrazio ("I thank you") sounds a bit warmer, and La ringrazio is the formal version for a person you address as Lei.
How do you pronounce it?
Say grazie as GRAH-tsyeh, with a ts sound in the middle.
Did you know?
- The word grazie comes from the Latin gratiae, the same root as English "grace" and "gratitude".
Examples in context
- Grazie mille per il regaloThanks a lot for the gift
- Ti ringrazio dell'aiutoI thank you for the help
- La ringrazio, dottoreThank you, doctor
Example conversation
Sofia buys a ticket from the clerk Mario at a station in Naples.
- MarioEcco il suo biglietto.Here is your ticket.
- SofiaGrazie mille.Thank you very much.
- MarioPrego, buon viaggio.You are welcome, have a good trip.
