grazie ancora
/ˈɡrat.t͡sje anˈko.ra/word by word
In Italian, "thank you again" is said as grazie ancora.
The phrase grazie ancora is used to reiterate gratitude, often at the end of a conversation or after a period of time has passed since the initial thanks. To specify the reason for your gratitude, use the preposition per followed by a noun or an infinitive verb (e.g., grazie ancora per…).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of grazie (thanks) and ancora (again/still).
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word ancora is a homonym in Italian. Depending on the context, it can mean 'again' or 'still', but it can also mean 'anchor' as in a ship's equipment.
- The word grazie is actually the plural form of grazia, meaning 'grace'. When you say grazie, you are literally offering multiple 'graces' to the other person.
- In formal written Italian, such as a business letter, grazie ancora is often replaced by more elaborate structures like rinnovo i miei ringraziamenti to avoid the repetition of a simple word.
Examples in context
- Grazie ancora per il tuo aiuto.Thank you again for your help.This sentence shows how to thank someone again for their help using grazie ancora.Tatoeba #5444366 by Guybrush88, translation #5441781 by CK
- Grazie ancora, Tom.Thank you again, Tom.This sentence demonstrates how to use grazie ancora when addressing someone by name.Tatoeba #4504277 by Guybrush88, translation #4502589 by CK
- Grazie ancora per il bel regaloThank you again for the beautiful gift
- La ringrazio ancora per le sue gentili parole.I thank you again for your kind words.
- Grazie di nuovo per la tua disponibilità.Thanks again for your availability.
- Grazie ancora per la gentilezza.Thank you again for the kindness.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofia is leaving Alessandro's house after he helped her move.
- SofiaGrazie ancora per tutto il supporto, Alessandro.Thank you again for all the support, Alessandro.
- AlessandroNon c'è di che, Sofia.You're welcome, Sofia.
- SofiaCi vediamo presto!See you soon!
- AlessandroA presto, Sofia.See you soon, Sofia.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (grazie, ancora) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ancora, grazie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
