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How to Say ‘Thank you, very kind of you.’ in Italian

Grazie, molto gentile.

GRAHT-tsee-eh MOHL-toh jen-tee-leh

[GRAHT-tsee-eh MOHL-toh jen-tee-leh]

🇮🇹 In Italy: This is the standard gracious reply when a stranger compliments you. Accepting warmly is normal in Italy, so there's no need to downplay it.

Phrase Breakdown

Grazie,

GRAHT-tsee-eh

Thank you,

Say 'GRA-tsie'. The Z sounds like 'ts'. Pause briefly at the comma.

Example

Grazie, a domani!

Thanks, see you tomorrow!

Words in this phrase

Grazie

[GRAHT-tsee-eh]

thank you / thanks

The standard way to thank someone in Italian.

Example

Ricevo il resto e dico: "Grazie."

I receive the change and say: "Thank you."

molto gentile.

MOHL-toh jen-tee-leh

very kind (of you)

This is a polite set phrase for replying to a compliment or a favor.

Example

Lei è molto gentile.

You are very kind.

Words in this phrase

molto

[MOHL-toh]

very

An adverb used to strengthen an adjective or description.

Example

Nel commento È molto umana, molto rafforza l'idea di attenzione alle persone.

In the comment 'È molto umana,' 'molto' reinforces the idea of caring about people.

gentile

[jen-tee-leh]

kind

Having a friendly, generous, or considerate nature.

Example

Hai lasciato un'impressione gentile.

You left a kind impression.

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