Korean word

고맙다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkomaptta

Meaning

  • adjectivethank you

Example

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

Thank you for inviting me.

Illustration for 고맙다 (thank you)

More examples

도와줘서 고맙다.to wa jwo seo ko map tta

Thank you for helping me.

Core concept

A heartfelt response to kindness or help that shows appreciation.

Common phrases

  • 초대해 줘서 고맙다cho dae hae chwo seo ko map tta

    thank you for inviting me

  • 도와줘서 고맙다to wa jwo seo ko map tta

    thank you for helping me

  • 신경 써 줘서 고맙다sin gyeong sseo chwo seo ko map tta

    thank you for looking out for me

Similar words

감사하다kamsahada: A polite way to express gratitude for someone's kindness or help.

Definition in Korean

누군가의 호의나 도움을 받았을 때 그 호의에 대해 감사하는 마음을 표현하는 형용사.nu gun ga ui ho ui na to u meul pa da sseul ttae keu ho ui e tae hae kam sa ha neun ma eu meul pyo hyeon ha neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The word is a native Korean expression of gratitude, not a word formed from Chinese characters, and its exact older history is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • 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 meanings

  • gratefuladjective

Opposites

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