How to Say ‘You are very kind.’ in Italian
Sei molto gentile.
say MOHL-toh jen-TEE-leh
[say MOHL-toh jen-TEE-leh]
🇮🇹 In Italy: To a stranger, calling someone [gentile] often works best after they've done something considerate, not as a cold opener. It reads more as appreciation of their behavior than flirting.
Phrase Breakdown
Sei
[say]
you are
Second-person form of essere, used to describe someone's quality or character.
Sei molto gentile con tutti.
You are very kind with everyone.
molto
[MOHL-toh]
very
A common intensifier used to strengthen compliments.
Sei molto gentile a dire così.
You are very kind to say that.
gentile
[jen-TEE-leh]
kind; polite
A warm compliment for someone's considerate or courteous behavior.
È raro trovare qualcuno così gentile.
It is rare to find someone so kind.
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