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"Thank you" in Italian: grazie
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To say thank you in Italian, use grazie (GRAHT-tsyeh). Add mille for thanks a lot: grazie mille. A warm reply to grazie is prego, meaning you're welcome.
Someone holds the door
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How to pronounce grazie
Say it
GRAHT-tsyeh
/ˈɡrat.t͡sje/
Stress the first syllable: GRAHT-tsyeh. The z is a hard ts sound, like the end of "cats". Keep the final e light, not a long ay.
"Thank you" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| grazie | thank you, thanks The default thank you in any situation. | The default thank you in any situation. |
| grazie mille | thanks a lot Stronger thanks for a real favour or kindness. | Stronger thanks for a real favour or kindness. |
| grazie di cuore | thank you from the heart Warm and sincere, for something that meant a lot. | Warm and sincere, for something that meant a lot. |
| ti ringrazio | I thank you A bit more personal with someone you call tu. | A bit more personal with someone you call tu. |
| grazie tante | many thanks Polite thanks; tone decides if it is warm or a bit sharp. | Polite thanks; tone decides if it is warm or a bit sharp. |
How to use grazie in real life
- 1Someone holds the door
Grazie! Sei molto gentile.
Thank you! You're very kind.
A short grazie plus a kind comment feels natural.
- 2After a big favour
Grazie mille per l'aiuto di oggi.
Thanks a lot for today's help.
Grazie mille is the go-to boost for real help.
- 3Leaving a café
Il caffè era ottimo, grazie!
The coffee was excellent, thank you!
Say grazie to staff when you leave, not only when you order.
Mistakes English speakers make with grazie
Incorrect: Grazia per il caffè!
Correct: Grazie per il caffè!
Grazie ends with e. Grazia is a different word (grace, or a woman's name).
Incorrect: Prego! (when you want to thank someone)
Correct: Grazie!
Prego means you're welcome or please go ahead. To thank someone, say grazie.
Good to know
Italians thank people often in shops and cafés, usually with a quick grazie. Prego is the standard reply. For a gift or a big favour, grazie mille or grazie di cuore sounds warmer than a bare grazie.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
A friend lends you their charger on a train
ChatPal
Ecco il caricatore. Prego!
Here's the charger. Here you go!
You
Grazie mille, sei un amore!
Thanks a lot, you're a star!
ChatPal
Figurati! Mi dici grazie quando hai finito?
Don't mention it! Will you thank me when you're done?
You
Certo, e poi ti offro un caffè. Grazie!
Sure, and then I'll buy you a coffee. Thanks!
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Thank you" in Italian
How do you reply to grazie?
The usual reply is prego (you're welcome). Friends also say figurati or di niente, which both mean don't mention it.
Is grazie formal or informal?
Grazie works with everyone. With strangers you can keep it as grazie; with friends you often add mille or a warm phrase.
What does grazie mille mean?
Literally thanks a thousand. Use it when someone really helped you, not for every tiny favour.
Do I need an article with grazie?
No. Just say grazie or grazie per… followed by what you are thanking someone for.
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