grazii
The Sicilian phrase for "thank you" is grazii.
The term is used as an expression of gratitude.
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)
Which one should you use?
You can say Grazzi tantu to mean "Thank you very much".
Did you know?
- The term grazii can also be used ironically in Sicilian to express annoyance, much like how an English speaker might say 'thanks a lot' after a mistake.
- The word grazii is a cognate of the English word 'grace' and the Spanish word 'gracias' because they all share a common Latin root.
- In many Sicilian villages, instead of saying grazii, an older person might simply nod slightly or use a subtle hand gesture to acknowledge a favor, making verbal thanks unnecessary in certain contexts.
Examples in context
- Grazii assai pi l'aiutu.Thank you very much for the help.
Example conversation
Calogero gives Maria a gift for her birthday.
- MariaGrazii, Calogero! È bellu.Thank you, Calogero! It is beautiful.
- CalogeroDi nenti, Maria.You're welcome, Maria.
- MariaÈ proprio ciò ca volevo.It is exactly what I wanted.
- CalogeroSuonnu cuntentu ca ti piaci.I am happy that you like it.
