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How to Say ‘Thanks, that's sweet of you!’ in Italian

Grazie, sei gentile!

GRAHT-syeh sigh jen-TEE-leh

[GRAHT-syeh sigh jen-TEE-leh]

🇮🇹 In Italy: This is a graceful way to accept a compliment, because it thanks the person without brushing the praise aside. It works on a date and with friends alike.

Phrase Breakdown

Grazie,

GRAHT-syeh

Thank you,

Say it in three syllables: GRA-tsie. The 'z' sounds like 'ts'.

Example

Grazie, a domani!

Thanks, see you tomorrow!

Words in this phrase

Grazie

[GRAHT-syeh]

thank you

The standard word for thanks.

Example

Grazie per il panino.

Thanks for the sandwich.

sei gentile!

sigh jen-TEE-leh

you're kind!

'Sei' means 'you are' (informal). The 'g' in 'gentile' is soft, like the 'j' in 'jet'.

Example

Sei gentile a dirlo.

It's kind of you to say so.

Words in this phrase

sei

[sigh]

are

Second person singular present indicative of 'essere'.

Example

Sei pronto per uscire?

Are you ready to go out?

gentile

[jen-TEE-leh]

kind

Considerate, helpful, and gentle; expressing a caring nature.

Example

È una persona gentile.

She is a kind person.

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