grazie
word
/ˈɡrɑtsi.eɪ/
/ˈɡrætsi.eɪ/
Definition
'Grazie' is the Italian word for 'thank you'. It is used to express gratitude or appreciation.
Usage & Nuances
Used in all situations where 'thank you' is appropriate. Can be made more formal as 'grazie mille' (thanks a lot) or 'molte grazie'. Common when speaking Italian or in travel contexts. Not used as an English word—recognize it as Italian.
Spanish: graciasPortuguese (BR): obrigado - obrigadaPortuguese (PT): obrigado - obrigadaChinese (Simplified): 谢谢Chinese (Traditional): 謝謝Hindi: धन्यवादArabic: شكراًBengali: ধন্যবাদRussian: спасибоJapanese: ありがとうVietnamese: cảm ơnKorean: 감사합니다Turkish: teşekkürlerUrdu: شکریہIndonesian: terima kasih
Example Sentences
She said grazie after receiving the gift.
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Tourists often say grazie when visiting Italy.
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The waiter smiled when I said grazie.
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Don’t forget to say grazie when someone helps you in Italy.
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He quickly learned to say grazie so he could be polite to locals.
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Even if you only know a few Italian words, just saying grazie can show you care.
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