grazie
/ˈɡrat.t͡sje/
In Italian, 'thank you' is said as grazie.
grazie is an expression of gratitude. You can enhance this expression to show different levels of thanks. For example, grazie mille means 'thank you very much' or 'thanks a lot', while grazie di cuore is a warm and sincere way to say 'thank you from the bottom of my heart' or to express 'heartfelt thanks'. For a more personal and direct approach, you can use Ti ringrazio, which means 'I thank you'.
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)
How does it change in a sentence?
When specifying the reason for your gratitude, use the preposition per followed by a noun or an infinitive, such as in the phrase grazie per… Additionally, adding mille (which means thousand) after grazie is a common way to say 'thanks a lot'.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡrat.tsje/. The word has two syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
When do people say it?
The standard response to grazie is prego, which means 'you're welcome'.
Did you know?
- In many parts of Italy, particularly in the south, it is common to respond to a 'thank you' with figurati or si figuri instead of the standard prego. This literally translates to 'imagine it', implying that the favor was so small it is not even worth considering.
- While prego is the standard response to grazie, the word also means 'I pray' or 'please'. In a shop, a clerk might say prego to mean 'come in' or 'how can I help you'.
- The word grazie is a plural form, which is unusual for a single expression of thanks. This reflects the Latin plural 'gratias', suggesting that one is offering multiple 'favors' or 'graces' in return for the kindness received.
Examples in context
- Grazie per il tè.Thank you for the tea.This sentence is useful for showing how to use grazie to thank someone for a drink.Tatoeba #13287526 by Guybrush88, translation #2646535 by CK
- Grazie per i fiori.Thank you for the flowers.This sentence shows how to use grazie to thank someone for flowers.Tatoeba #2786306 by Guybrush88, translation #2644507 by CK
- Grazie per il link.Thank you for the link.This sentence demonstrates using grazie when thanking someone for a digital link.Tatoeba #8933133 by Guybrush88, translation #4500678 by CK
- Mille grazie per il tuo aiutoThank you so much for your help.
- Grazie mille per l'invitoThank you very much for the invitation.
- Tante grazie per la tua gentilezzaThanks a lot for your kindness.
- Grazie di cuore per il dolce regaloThank you from the bottom of my heart for the sweet gift.
- Ti ringrazio per il tuo sostegnoI thank you for your support.
- Grazie di tutto!Thanks for everything!
- Ti sono grato/aI'm grateful to you.
- La ringrazio e la salutoI thank you and bid you farewell
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Example conversation
Matteo brings a coffee to Sofia at her desk.
- SofiaMatteo, mi porti un caffè?Matteo, can you bring me a coffee?
- MatteoCertamente, eccolo qui.Certainly, here it is.
- SofiaGrazie, sei molto gentile.Thank you, you are very kind.
- MatteoPrego, Sofia.You're welcome, Sofia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thank you” translations and entries grazie, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
