How to Say ‘You're very kind’ in Italian
Gentilissima
jen-tee-LEES-see-mah
[jen-tee-LEES-see-mah]
💬 Usage Tip: -issima adds "very" to an adjective: gentile "kind" becomes gentilissima. The final -a is because you're speaking to a woman. To a man, say gentilissimo.
Phrase Breakdown
Gentilissima
[jen-tee-LEES-see-mah]
very kind (to a woman)
Superlative of 'gentile' (kind), feminine form; a polite way to thank a woman who has helped you.
La cameriera è stata gentilissima con noi.
The waitress was very kind to us.
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