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How to Say ‘Thanks, you too!’ in Italian

Grazie, anche a te!

GRAHT-syeh AHN-keh ah teh

[GRAHT-syeh AHN-keh ah teh]

🇮🇹 In Italy: This is the standard comeback to any good wish, whether for a holiday, a weekend or a meal. You can use it almost on autopilot.

Phrase Breakdown

Grazie,

GRAHT-syeh

Thank you,

Say GRA-tsie, with 'z' like 'ts'. Pronounce all three syllables: GRA-tsi-e.

Example

Grazie, molto gentile.

Thank you, very kind.

Words in this phrase

Grazie

[GRAHT-syeh]

thank you

The standard word for thanks.

Example

Grazie per il panino.

Thanks for the sandwich.

anche a te!

AHN-keh ah teh

you too!

A friendly way to return a wish. Say AN-ke a TE, linking the words smoothly.

Example

Buon weekend! – Anche a te!

Have a good weekend! – You too!

Words in this phrase

anche

[AHN-keh]

also / too

Used to agree or add that the same is true for you as well.

Example

Anche io ho apprezzato molto la conversazione.

I also really appreciated the conversation.

[ah]

"A" is a simple preposition used in many fixed expressions and combinations.

Example

Magari ci vediamo davanti a un caffè la prossima settimana.

Maybe we’ll meet over a coffee next week.

[teh]

you

The stressed form of 'you' used after prepositions like 'con.'

Example

Parlare con te è stato utile, e te indica la persona coinvolta.

Speaking with you was useful, and 'you' indicates the person involved.

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