mille
one thousand
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈmil.le/
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Cultural Note
Mille has an irregular plural: mila (duemila, tremila). 'Grazie mille' literally means 'a thousand thanks' and is one of the most common expressions of gratitude in Italian, warmer than a simple 'grazie.'
📝 Example Sentences
Grazie mille!
Thank you very much!
Duemila persone erano presenti.
Two thousand people were present.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | mila |
| masculine_plural | mila |
| feminine_singular | mille |
| masculine_singular | mille |