molte grazie
In Italian, 'thanks very much' is translated as molte grazie.
molte grazie is a polite expression used to show strong gratitude or appreciation to someone.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective molte (many) and the noun grazie (thanks).
Which one should you use?
While molte grazie is a standard way to say 'thanks very much', the idiomatic expression grazie mille is a more common way to express the same level of strong gratitude. You may also use mille grazie as an interchangeable variation.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase molte grazie, the adjective molte must be feminine plural to agree with the feminine plural noun grazie.
Did you know?
- The word grazie is actually the plural of grazia, meaning 'grace'. When you say 'thanks' in Italian, you are literally acknowledging the 'grace' or favor that someone has bestowed upon you.
- The Italian expression grazie descends from the Latin phrase grātiās agō, which literally translates to 'to express thanks' or 'to do thanks'.
- In some Italian regions, people may respond to grazie with prego, but in others, you might hear di nulla or non c'è di che, meaning 'it is nothing'.
Examples in context
- Vorrei ringraziarla per l'opportunità che mi ha dato. La ringrazio molto!I would like to thank you for the opportunity you have given me. I thank you very much!
- Hai reso il mio compleanno indimenticabile. Grazie di cuore!You made my birthday unforgettable. Thanks from the heart!
- Sei sempre pronto ad aiutarmi quando ho bisogno. Ti ringrazio tantissimo!You are always ready to help me whenever I need. I thank you so much!
- Ti voglio ringraziare di cuore per il tuo supporto incondizionato.I want to sincerely thank you for your unconditional support.
- Grazie mille per l'aiuto che mi hai dato durante il mio trasloco.Thanks a lot for the help you gave me during my move.
- Non so come ringraziarti abbastanza per avermi ascoltato senza giudicarmi.I don't know how to thank you enough for listening to me without judging me.
- Grazie di cuore per avermi offerto un passaggio quando pioveva a dirotto.Thanks from the heart for offering me a ride when it was pouring rain.
- Molte grazie per il tuo aiuto.Thanks very much for your help.
- Ho ricevuto il regalo, molte grazie!I received the gift, thanks very much!
- Molte grazie per l'invito alla festa.Thanks very much for the party invitation.
Example conversation
Chiara gives Alessandro a book she thinks he will like.
- AlessandroÈ un libro bellissimo, Chiara.It is a beautiful book, Chiara.
- ChiaraSpero che ti piaccia molto.I hope you like it very much.
- AlessandroMolte grazie per il pensiero.Thanks very much for the thought.
- ChiaraDi nulla, Alessandro!You're welcome, Alessandro!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries grazie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
