Korean word

고마워하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkomawohada

Meaning

  • verbbe grateful

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 항상 고마워해요hang sang ko ma wo hae yo

    always be grateful

  • 작은 도움에도 고마워해요cha geun to u me do ko ma wo hae yo

    be grateful even for small help

Similar words

감사하다kamsahada: Expressing gratitude for a person's kindness or help, often in polite words.

Definition in Korean

타인의 친절이나 도움을 받고 그에 대해 고마운 마음을 느끼는 상태나 그 감정을 표현하는 동사.ta i nui chin jeo ri na to u meul pat kko keu e tae hae ko ma un ma eu meul neu kki neun sang tae na keu kam jeong eul pyo hyeon ha neun tong sa

Word origin

The verb developed by adding a Korean verb-forming element meaning do to the adjective meaning grateful, so it describes feeling gratitude.

Usage tips

  • 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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