ringrazi

Ringrazi is the second-person singular present indicative form of the Italian verb ringraziare, which means to thank or to express gratitude to someone. The verb ringraziare is transitive and commonly used to acknowledge help, favors, or kindness.

The infinitive is ringraziare; its present tense forms are ringrazio (I thank), ringrazi (you thank), ringrazia (he/she/you formal thanks), ringraziamo (we thank), ringraziate (you all thank), ringraziano (they thank). The form ringrazi is used when addressing someone directly in the second person.

Usage: Ringraziare is used with a direct object referring to the person or entity being thanked, often with per to indicate the reason. Examples: “Ti ringrazio per il tuo aiuto” (I thank you for your help); “Lei ringrazia il suo insegnante” (She thanks her teacher). The subject may be any person performing the act of thanking, such as Io ringrazio, Tu ringrazi, Lui ringrazia.

Etymology: The verb is related to the noun grazie (thanks) and is formed with the suffix -are to indicate a standard Italian -are verb, expressing the act of giving thanks.

See also: grazie, ringraziamento, ringraziare.