The word for “thank you” in Italian is grazie (pronounced GRAHT-tsyeh).
Grazie is the standard way to express gratitude in Italian.
Examples
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Grazie mille!
Thanks a lot!
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Grazie per il regalo.
Thank you for the gift.
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Grazie di tutto.
Thank you for everything.
No, grazie.
No, thank you.
Grazie per l’aiuto.
Thank you for the help.
Ti ringrazio.
I thank you (more formal or heartfelt).
Don’t pronounce it like grah-zee! The correct sound is GRAHT-tsyeh.
To say thank you very much, you can use:
The word grazie comes from the Latin gratiae, meaning thanks, favor, or grace.
It’s related to the English words grace and gratitude, showing how languages connect through shared roots.
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