grazie per il cibo
/ˈɡrat.t͡sje per il ˈt͡ʃi.bo/word by word
The English phrase "thank you for the food" is translated into Italian as grazie per il cibo.
grazie per il cibo is used to express gratitude to someone for providing or preparing a meal. However, because cibo refers to food as a substance, this specific phrase can sound somewhat generic or clinical in a social setting.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of grazie (thanks), per (for), il (the) and cibo (food).
Which one should you use?
While grazie per il cibo is grammatically correct, it is more common to use grazie per il pasto, which means "thank you for the meal", to express gratitude for the specific occasion of eating a meal.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Naples dialect, you may encounter Grazie pe' lu manjar' to mean "Thank you for the food".
How do you pronounce it?
It has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
When do people say it?
When someone thanks you for food in Italy, a common response is È un piacere, which means "It's a pleasure".
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Example conversation
Chiara finishes cooking dinner for Lorenzo.
- LorenzoChiara, grazie per il cibo!Chiara, thank you for the food!
- ChiaraPrego, Lorenzo! Ti è piaciuto?You're welcome, Lorenzo! Did you like it?
- LorenzoSì, era davvero ottimo.Yes, it was really great.
- ChiaraSono felice che ti sia piaciuto.I am happy that you liked it.
