grazzi
/ˈɡrat.t͡sɪ/
The English phrase "thank you" is grazzi in Maltese.
grazzi is an expression of gratitude.
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)
How does it change in a sentence?
To direct your thanks to a specific person, use the preposition lil after grazzi (e.g., grazzi lil…). To say "thank you very much", add ħafna after grazzi to form grazzi ħafna.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡrat.tsɪ/. It has 2 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
When do people say it?
A common response to grazzi is m'hemmx xejn, which literally means "there is nothing" and is used to say "it's nothing" or "you're welcome".
Did you know?
- The Maltese word grazzi shares the same Sicilian roots as the Italian 'grazie', despite Maltese being a Semitic language.
- In very formal or religious contexts, a person might express gratitude by mentioning God, reflecting the deep integration of Catholicism in Maltese culture.
- Maltese has a unique letter ħ used in ħafna (very much) that produces a pharyngeal sound not found in English or Italian.
Examples in context
- Tista' almenu tgħid "grazzi".You could at least say "thank you".This sentence shows the use of grazzi in a conversational context.Tatoeba #2307582 by scutajar, translation #2307544 by erikspen
- Le, grazzi.No, thank you.This sentence shows how to use grazzi to decline something.Tatoeba #1387556 by enteka, translation #31390 by CK
- Grazzi ħafna!Thank you very much!This sentence demonstrates the standard way to say "thank you very much" by adding ħafna after grazzi.Tatoeba #1387531 by enteka, translation #1564 by adjusting
- Grazzi għal-kuraġġ tiegħek!Thank you for your courage!
- Ħafna grazzi għall-għajnuna tiegħek!Thank you very much for your help!
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Andre gives Maria a small gift.
- AndreHawn hu għalik, Maria.Here is something for you, Maria.
- MariaOoh, grazzi, Andre!Ooh, thank you, Andre!
- AndreM'għandek x'tgħid.You're welcome.
- MariaGħaqqbiu, huwa jifavur ħafna.Really, it is very nice.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thank you” translations and entries grazzi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries grazzi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
