Korean word

고맙습니다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkomapsseumnida

Meaning

  • adjectivethank you

Example

도와줘서 고맙습니다.to wa jwo seo ko map sseum ni da

Thank you for helping me.

Illustration for 고맙습니다 (thank you)

More examples

응원해 주셔서 고맙습니다.eung won hae chu syeo seo ko map sseum ni da

Thank you for supporting me.

Core concept

A respectful expression of gratitude addressed to someone who has helped the speaker.

Common phrases

  • 시간 내 주셔서 고맙습니다si gan nae chu syeo seo ko map sseum ni da

    Thank you for taking the time

  • 알려 주셔서 고맙습니다al lyeo chu syeo seo ko map sseum ni da

    Thank you for letting me know

Similar words

감사합니다kamsahamnida: A formal and courteous way to express thanks in a respectful setting.
고마워komawo: A casual way to thank a close friend or family member.
고마워요komawoyo: A friendly way to say thanks while keeping a gentle level of politeness.
감사해요kamsahaeyo: A polite way to express thanks with a sense of friendly closeness.

Definition in Korean

도움을 받았을 때 상대에게 정중하게 고마움을 전하는 표현으로, 말할 때 예의를 갖춘 형태이다.to u meul pa da sseul ttae sang dae e ge cheong jung ha ge ko ma u meul cheon ha neun pyo hyeo neu ro mal hal ttae ye ui reul kat chun hyeong tae i da

Word origin

The expression is formed from a native Korean adjective meaning thankful plus a formal polite sentence ending.

Usage tips

  • English often uses one form of thanks across different levels of formality, so this expression helps signal respectful speech in Korean.

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