Korean word

고마움

Pronunciation

Romanizationkomaum

Meaning

  • noungratitude

Example

나는 고마움을 느꼈다.na neun ko ma u meul neu kkyeot tta

I felt grateful.

Illustration for 고마움 (gratitude)

More examples

도움에 대해 고마움을 표현했다.to u me tae hae ko ma u meul pyo hyeon haet tta

I expressed gratitude for the help.

Core concept

The warm feeling of valuing someone's kindness or help.

Common phrases

  • 고마움을 표현하다ko ma u meul pyo hyeon ha da

    express gratitude

  • 고마움을 잊지 않다ko ma u meul it jji an ta

    not forget gratitude

Similar words

감사kamsa: A formal expression of appreciation for kindness or help in words, letters, or speeches.

Definition in Korean

누군가의 호의나 도움으로 인해 마음속에 생기는 고마운 느낌이나 그 마음nu gun ga ui ho ui na to u meu ro in hae ma eum so ge saeng gi neun ko ma un neu kki mi na keu ma eum

Word origin

This native Korean noun is formed from the word meaning grateful by adding a noun-forming ending, turning a quality into the name of a feeling.

Usage tips

  • The noun 고마움 (gomaum, "gratitude") talks about a feeling, whereas a spoken thank-you expression communicates it to another person.

Other meanings

  • thanksnoun

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