English–Korean

“be grateful” in Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkomawohada

Example

친구가 도와줘서 고마워해요.chin gu ga to wa jwo seo ko ma wo hae yo

I'm grateful that my friend helped me.

Illustration for 고마워하다 (be grateful)

How to say “be grateful” in Korean

“Be grateful” in Korean is 고마워하다 (komawohada).

Feeling thankful because another person has helped or treated someone kindly.

Full entry for 고마워하다: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 고마워하다

항상 곁에 있어 줘서 고마워해요.hang sang kyeo te i sseo chwo seo ko ma wo hae yo

I am grateful that you are always there for me.

Tips for using 고마워하다

  • English learners can use this word when describing how someone feels after receiving help, rather than as the usual direct way to say thanks.

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