Korean word

감사

Pronunciation

Romanizationkamsa

Meaning

  • nounthanks

Example

친구에게 감사의 편지를 썼다.chin gu e ge kam sa ui pyeon ji reul sseot tta

I wrote my friend a thank-you letter.

Illustration for 감사 (thanks)

More examples

직원들이 고객에게 감사를 표했다.chi gwon deu ri ko gae ge ge kam sa reul pyo haet tta

The employees expressed their thanks to the customers.

Core concept

A feeling of appreciation that is shown in response to someone else's kindness or help.

Common phrases

  • 감사를 표하다kam sa reul pyo ha da

    express thanks

  • 감사 인사kam sa in sa

    words of thanks

Similar words

고마움komaum: Warm gratitude felt after receiving a favor or kind help from someone.
감사함kamsaham: A personal feeling of thankfulness held in the mind for someone's kindness.

Definition in Korean

다른 사람이 베푼 호의나 도움에 대해 느끼는 고마움이나 그 표현을 가리키는 명사.ta reun sa ra mi pe pun ho ui na to u me tae hae neu kki neun ko ma u mi na keu pyo hyeo neul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

This Sino-Korean noun comes from a Chinese-derived term combining the ideas of feeling and expressing thanks.

Usage tips

  • It has a formal, written tone, so it often appears in letters, speeches, and public messages rather than only in casual conversation.

Opposites

Related words

  • 감사드리다kamsadeuridathankverb
  • 감사장kamsajangcertificate of appreciationnoun

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