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How to Say โ€˜For the thoughtโ€™ in Italian

Per il pensiero

pehr eel pehn-syeh-roh

[pehr eel pehn-syeh-roh]

๐Ÿ’ฌ Usage Tip: Literally 'for the thought'. Used to show appreciation.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น In Italy: Italians appreciate the gesture more than the gift's value.

Phrase Breakdown

Per

[pehr]

For

Used to indicate the purpose or reason.

Example

Grazie per il pensiero gentile.

Thank you for the kind thought.

il

[eel]

the

Definite article used before a specific noun.

Example

Ecco il pensiero che ho ricevuto.

Hereโ€™s the thought I received.

pensiero

[pehn-syeh-roh]

thought

A small gift or token of appreciation.

Example

Ti ho comprato un pensiero per Natale.

I bought you a little gift for Christmas.

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