grazie per avermelo fatto sapere
The English phrase "thanks for letting me know" is translated into Italian as grazie per avermelo fatto sapere.
This phrase is a polite expression used to thank someone for providing specific information.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of grazie (thanks), per aver (for having), me (to me), lo (it), fatto (made) and sapere (to know).
Which one should you use?
You can use Grazie per avermelo comunicato to specifically mean "Thank you for communicating it to me," or the more direct Grazie per avermelo detto to say "Thanks for telling me."
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the auxiliary verb avere in the past infinitive form aver to indicate that the act of informing has already occurred.
Did you know?
- In many Italian-speaking regions, a person might respond to this thanks by saying figurati, which literally means 'imagine yourself', used to imply 'don't mention it'.
- The verb sapere originally meant 'to taste' in Latin, much like how one 'tastes' or 'samples' knowledge in English.
- In Italian, the phrase fatto sapere literally translates to 'made known'. This reflects a common Italian linguistic pattern of using the verb fare (to make/do) to create new meanings from other verbs.
Examples in context
- Grazie mille per avermelo fatto sapere! Sembra interessante!Thanks a lot for letting me know! It sounds interesting!
- Grazie per avermelo fatto sapere.Thanks for letting me know.
- Grazie per avermelo fatto sapere subito.Thanks for letting me know right away.
- Grazie per avermelo fatto sapere così presto.Thanks for letting me know so soon.
Example conversation
Chiara informs Francesco that the meeting time has changed.
- ChiaraFrancesco, l'appuntamento è stato spostato alle dieci.Francesco, the appointment has been moved to ten.
- FrancescoDavvero? Grazie per avermelo fatto sapere, Chiara.Really? Thanks for letting me know, Chiara.
- ChiaraDi nulla, ci vediamo domani in ufficio.You're welcome, I'll see you tomorrow at the office.
- FrancescoPerfetto, a domani allora!Perfect, see you tomorrow then!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fatto, grazie, per, sapere, CC BY-SA 4.0.
