Grazie mille
/ˈɡrat.t͡sje ˈmil.le/
Grazie mille is the Italian way to say thank you so much.
Grazie mille is a phrase used to express a high degree of gratitude to someone. It is more emphatic than the simple Grazie (thank you).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to thanks a thousand.
Which one should you use?
While Grazie mille is a common way to say thank you so much, you may also encounter Mille grazie, which means thanks a lot.
How does it change in a sentence?
When specifying what you are thankful for, use the preposition per followed by the noun or infinitive verb, such as in Grazie mille per… If using the phrase Le sono molto grato/a or Ti sono molto grato/a, use grato if you are male and grata if you are female.
Did you know?
- The Latin root of grazie comes from the phrase grātiās agō, which literally meant 'I drive/perform graces'.
- In Italian, the word grazia can be used to ask for a pardon or to describe an elegant movement. This makes grazie a word rooted in the idea of favor and beauty rather than just a social transaction.
Examples in context
- Grazie mille! Sono vivo.Thank you so much! I am alive.This sentence shows the use of Grazie mille to express relief.Tatoeba #1341835 by Guybrush88, translation #791658 by Zifre
- Grazie mille per il pranzo.Thank you so much for lunch.This sentence demonstrates how to use Grazie mille when thanking someone for a meal.Tatoeba #6550410 by Guybrush88, translation #3199027 by CK
- Grazie mille di essere qui.Thank you so much for being here.This sentence illustrates the use of Grazie mille to thank someone for their presence.Tatoeba #7310752 by Guybrush88, translation #2922364 by Hybrid
- La ringrazio davvero tanto per la sua gentilezzaI truly thank you so much for your kindness
- Ti ringrazio davvero tanto per il tuo aiutoI truly thank you so much for your help
- Grazie mille per il regalo meravigliosoThank you so much for the wonderful gift
- Ti ringrazio davvero tanto per esserci sempreI truly thank you so much for always being there
- Mille grazie di cuore per la vostra ospitalitàThanks a lot from the bottom of my heart for your hospitality
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Example conversation
Chiara helps Matteo carry some heavy bags.
- MatteoGrazie mille per l'aiuto, Chiara!Thank you so much for the help, Chiara!
- ChiaraDi nulla, Matteo. Non c'è problema.It's nothing, Matteo. No problem.
- MatteoSei stata davvero molto gentile.You were really very kind.
- ChiaraPrego, figurati!You're welcome, don't mention it!
Sources
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry grazie mille.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries grazie, grazie mille, mille, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
