ringraziate

Ringraziate is a form of the Italian verb ringraziare and serves as the second-person plural present indicative form, as well as the second-person plural imperative form. In ordinary statements, it corresponds to “you (all) thank,” and in commands it means “thank (someone).” It is commonly used with a direct object and, when followed by a reason, with the preposition per (e.g., ringraziate qualcuno per qualcosa).

Grammatically, ringraziare follows the regular -are conjugation pattern in the present tense: io ringrazio, tu ringrazi, lui/lei ringrazia, noi ringraziamo, voi ringraziate, loro ringraziano. The form ringraziate, shared by both the present indicative for voi and the imperative for voi, can appear in statements as well as directives. Verbs related to expressing gratitude include ringraziamenti (thanks, expressions of gratitude), and the standard construction is ringraziare qualcuno per qualcosa (to thank someone for something).

Etymology and usage notes: ringraziare derives from the noun grazie (thanks) with a verb-forming suffix, reflecting the act of giving or rendering thanks. The term ringraziate is frequent in both written and spoken Italian, particularly in polite or formal contexts when addressing a group. It may also appear in fixed phrases such as “state a ringraziare” in more literary or formal registers.

Examples:

- Voi ringraziate spesso i vostri amici per il loro aiuto. (You all thank your friends often for their help.)

- Ringraziate chi vi ha supportato durante il progetto. (Thank those who supported you during the project.)