Bedeutung
Gratitude.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Italians often accompany 'molte grazie' with a slight nod of the head and a smile. Eye contact is crucial to show sincerity. In the South, gratitude is often expressed more expansively. You might hear 'molte grazie' followed by a blessing or a wish for your health. In cities like Milan, 'molte grazie' is used frequently in business. It is appreciated for its efficiency and politeness without being overly emotional. Using 'molte grazie' in an email is a sign of 'professionalità'. It shows you know the codes of formal Italian society.
The Email Closer
End your professional emails with 'Molte grazie per l'attenzione' followed by 'Cordiali saluti' for a perfect Italian business tone.
The 'Molto' Trap
Never say 'molto grazie'. It's the #1 sign of a beginner. Always use the 'e' at the end of 'molte'.
Bedeutung
Gratitude.
The Email Closer
End your professional emails with 'Molte grazie per l'attenzione' followed by 'Cordiali saluti' for a perfect Italian business tone.
The 'Molto' Trap
Never say 'molto grazie'. It's the #1 sign of a beginner. Always use the 'e' at the end of 'molte'.
Sincerity Matters
Italians value warmth. A 'molte grazie' said with a smile is worth ten said with a straight face.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the grammatically correct way to say 'Many thanks'.
Come si dice 'Many thanks' in italiano?
'Grazie' is feminine plural, so the adjective must be 'molte'.
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'molto'.
______ grazie per il Suo aiuto, Professore.
The adjective must agree with the feminine plural noun 'grazie'.
Complete the dialogue with a polite expression of gratitude.
Cameriere: 'Ecco il Suo conto.' Cliente: '______.'
When receiving something, 'molte grazie' is the appropriate response.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
Where would you most likely write 'Molte grazie per la cortese attenzione'?
This is a standard formal closing in Italian correspondence.
Match the Italian phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the pairs:
All are forms of gratitude but with different literal meanings.
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Visuelle Lernhilfen
Molte vs. Molto
Aufgabensammlung
5 AufgabenCome si dice 'Many thanks' in italiano?
'Grazie' is feminine plural, so the adjective must be 'molte'.
______ grazie per il Suo aiuto, Professore.
The adjective must agree with the feminine plural noun 'grazie'.
Cameriere: 'Ecco il Suo conto.' Cliente: '______.'
When receiving something, 'molte grazie' is the appropriate response.
Where would you most likely write 'Molte grazie per la cortese attenzione'?
This is a standard formal closing in Italian correspondence.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
All are forms of gratitude but with different literal meanings.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, slightly. 'Grazie mille' is very common in speech, while 'molte grazie' is often preferred in writing and formal situations.
Because 'grazie' is the plural of 'grazia', which is a feminine noun. Adjectives must match the gender and number of the noun.
Yes, but it might sound a bit formal. With close friends, a simple 'grazie' or 'grazie mille' is more common.
The most common response is 'Prego' (You're welcome). You can also say 'Di nulla' or 'Non c'è di che'.
Usually no. However, 'grazie tante' is more likely to be used sarcastically than 'molte grazie'.
Absolutely! That means 'very many thanks' and is a great way to show even more gratitude.
Yes, it is a standard Italian expression used from Milan to Sicily.
You can write it out fully. Unlike 'grazie mille' (often 1000), 'molte grazie' isn't usually abbreviated.
It's grammatically possible but sounds very unnatural. Always put 'molte' first.
Yes, frequently in period pieces or films where characters use formal language.
Verwandte Redewendungen
grazie mille
similarA thousand thanks
tante grazie
synonymMany thanks
prego
contrastYou're welcome
ringraziare
builds onTo thank
grazie di cuore
specialized formHeartfelt thanks
