di niente
you're welcome, it's nothing
Intermediate Phrase
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Pronunciation
/di ˈnjɛn.te/
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Cultural Note
Di niente literally means 'of nothing' — equivalent to 'it was nothing.' It's neutral in formality, working in both casual and polite contexts. Along with prego and figurati, it forms the trio of Italian ways to accept thanks. Each has a slightly different flavor: prego (standard), figurati (warm dismissal), di niente (humble minimizing).
📝 Example Sentences
Grazie! — Di niente, è stato facile.
Thanks! — It's nothing, it was easy.
Ti ringrazio per tutto. — Di niente, davvero.
I thank you for everything. — It's nothing, really.
Di niente, lo avrei fatto comunque.
It's nothing, I would have done it anyway.