Grazie mille!
everyday, friendly
Friends say Grazie mille!, literally "a thousand thanks". To thank someone with real warmth, say Sei un grande! or Sei un mito!
Meaning: casual ways of thanking someone (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Italian | Note |
|---|---|
| Grazie mille! | everyday, friendly |
| Sei un grande! | slang, casual |
| Sei un mito! | slang, casual |
Sei un grande! means "you are great" and works when someone did you a favor. Sei un mito! is about the same, with the sense of "you are a legend".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Do not use them with a boss or a stranger. There Grazie or La ringrazio is the safe choice.
How does it change in a sentence?
To thank a woman you can say Sei una grande! or Sei un mito!, since mito stays the same. Mixed with plain Grazie, these phrases sound natural among peers.
Did you know?
- The answer Figurati literally means "imagine", and Italians use it for "don't mention it" among friends.
Examples in context
- Grazie mille per l'aiuto!Thanks a lot for the help!
- Mi hai salvato, sei un mito!You saved me, you are a legend!
- Sei un grande, grazie!You are the best, thanks!
Example conversation
Chiara thanks her friend Andrea, who drove her to the station.
- ChiaraGrazie mille, Andrea!Thanks a lot, Andrea!
- AndreaFigurati, di niente.Do not mention it, it was nothing.
- ChiaraSei un mito!You are a legend!
