grazie mille
thank you very much, thanks a lot
Intermediate Phrase
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Pronunciation
/ˈɡrat.tsje ˈmil.le/
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Cultural Note
Literally 'a thousand thanks,' grazie mille is the most common way to express strong gratitude in everyday Italian. Despite sounding effusive to English ears, it's perfectly normal and not over-the-top in Italian. Italians are generous with their expressions of gratitude — warmth and expressiveness are valued social traits.
📝 Example Sentences
Grazie mille, non dovevi disturbarti!
Thank you so much, you didn't have to bother!
Grazie mille per la cena, era deliziosa.
Thank you so much for dinner, it was delicious.
Grazie mille dell'aiuto, non ce l'avrei fatta senza di te.
Thank you so much for the help, I couldn't have done it without you.