grazie fratello
/ˈɡrat.t͡sje fraˈtɛl.lo/word by word
In Italian, 'thank you brother' is said as grazie fratello.
grazie fratello is an expression of gratitude used when speaking to a male sibling or a very close male friend.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The word grazie is actually a plural noun. It stems from the Latin grātia, meaning 'grace' or 'favor', so you are literally expressing multiple 'graces' to the person.
- While fratello means sibling, you might hear the much more common slang term frà used among close friends. It is used almost exactly like the English 'bro' in casual urban settings.
- In Italy, calling a close friend fratello is a strong sign of kinship, but using it with a stranger can sometimes be perceived as an attempt to sound overly tough or 'street'.
Examples in context
- Grazie, fratello, senza il tuo aiuto non ce l'avrei fatta.Thank you, brother, without your help, I wouldn't have made it.
- Ti ringrazio, fratello mio, per essermi stato vicino.Thank you, my brother, for being there for me.
- Grazie, bro! Non me lo aspettavo.Thanks, bro! I didn't expect it.
- Ti ringrazio tantissimo, fratellino! Sei stato davvero prezioso.Thank you so much, little brother! You've been truly precious.
- Grazie, frate! Sei proprio un amico vero.Thanks, brother! You're a true friend.
- Grazie fratello, mi hai salvato!Thank you brother, you saved me!
- Sei il migliore, grazie fratello.You are the best, thank you brother.
Example conversation
Francesco hands Martina a heavy suitcase.
- FrancescoTieni, ti aiuto io con la valigia.Here, I'll help you with the suitcase.
- MartinaGrazie fratello, sei gentilissimo!Thank you brother, you are very kind!
- FrancescoNon c'è problema, Martina.No problem, Martina.
- MartinaSei il migliore.You are the best.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (grazie, fratello) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fratello, grazie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
