English–Korean

“thank you” in Korean

Korean

Also답례 (tamnye) · 감사합니다 (kamsahamnida) · 고맙습니다 (komapsseumnida) · 감사드립니다 (kamsadeurimnida)

Pronunciation

Romanizationkomaptta

Example

초대해 줘서 고맙다.cho dae hae chwo seo ko map tta

Thank you for inviting me.

Illustration for 고맙다 (thank you)

How to say “thank you” in Korean

“Thank you” in Korean is 고맙다 (komaptta).

A heartfelt response to kindness or help that shows appreciation.

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

Example sentences with 고맙다

도와줘서 고맙다.to wa jwo seo ko map tta

Thank you for helping me.

Tips for using 고맙다

  • In English, thank you can sound the same in many situations, but Korean speakers choose different endings to show how formal or friendly the situation is.

Other Korean words for “thank you”

도와준 친구에게 답례로 밥을 샀다.to wa jun chin gu e ge tam nye ro pa beul sat tta

I bought my friend who helped me dinner as a thank-you.

선물 정말 감사합니다.seon mul cheong mal kam sa ham ni da

Thank you so much for the gift.

도와줘서 고맙습니다.to wa jwo seo ko map sseum ni da

Thank you for helping me.

초대해 주셔서 감사드립니다.cho dae hae chu syeo seo kam sa deu rim ni da

Thank you for inviting me.

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