Italian Phrase
Anche tu, grazie.
Meaning
This phrase is a polite way to return a well-wish or a compliment to the person you are speaking with. It literally translates to 'Also you, thank you.' It acknowledges the other person's kindness by wishing the same thing back to them.
When to use
Use this in casual or semi-formal settings after someone says 'Have a nice day,' 'Enjoy your meal,' or 'Good luck.' It is a standard polite response used daily in Italy.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Anchetugrazie
Anche
Means 'also' or 'too' and is used to include the subject in the previous sentiment.
Tu
The informal second-person singular pronoun 'you'.
Grazie
The universal Italian word for 'thank you,' derived from the Latin 'gratia'.
🗨In Conversation
Buon fine settimana!
Have a good weekend!
Anche tu, grazie.
You too, thanks.
✕Common Mistakes
Anche te, grazie.
While common in spoken Italian, 'tu' is the standard subject pronoun for this phrase.
E tu, grazie.
Use 'anche' to mean 'also' or 'too' instead of 'and'.
↔Alternatives
Altrettanto
The same to you
Grazie, anche a te
Thanks, also to you
Cultural Tip
In Italy, reciprocating a greeting is essential for social etiquette. While 'Anche tu' is common among friends, 'Altrettanto' is a slightly more formal and very common one-word alternative that works in almost any situation.