Korean word

감사합니다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkamsahamnida

Meaning

  • verbthank you

Example

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

Thank you so much for the gift.

Illustration for 감사합니다 (thank you)

More examples

도와주셔서 정말 감사합니다.to wa ju syeo seo cheong mal kam sa ham ni da

Thank you so much for helping me.

Core concept

Gratitude expressed openly while keeping a clear respectful distance from the listener.

Common phrases

  • 도와주셔서 감사합니다to wa ju syeo seo kam sa ham ni da

    Thank you for your help

  • 신경 써 주셔서 감사합니다sin gyeong sseo chu syeo seo kam sa ham ni da

    Thank you for your consideration

  • 함께해 주셔서 감사합니다ham kke hae chu syeo seo kam sa ham ni da

    Thank you for joining us

Similar words

고마워요komawoyo: A polite but relaxed way to thank someone familiar or someone in an informal setting.
고맙습니다komapsseumnida: A formally polite way to express thanks, especially after receiving help.
감사하다kamsahada: To feel grateful for someone's kindness or express that gratitude in words.
고마워komawo: A casual way to say thanks to someone close.

Definition in Korean

상대에게 고마운 마음을 공손하게 전하는 표현으로, 공식적이거나 일상적인 상황에서 예의를 갖춰 쓰는 감사의 말이다.sang dae e ge ko ma un ma eu meul kong son ha ge cheon ha neun pyo hyeo neu ro kong sik jjeo gi geo na il sang jeo gin sang hwang e seo ye ui reul kat chwo sseu neun kam sa ui ma ri da

Word origin

Its base comes from a Sino-Korean term meaning gratitude, while its ending marks formal politeness.

Usage tips

  • In shops, classrooms, and first meetings, this form keeps the tone courteous even when the exchange is brief.

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