Korean word

땡큐

Pronunciation

Romanizationttaengkyu

Meaning

  • interjectionthanks

Example

땡큐, 정말 도와줘서 고마워.ttaeng kyu cheong mal to wa jwo seo ko ma wo

Thanks, you really helped me.

Illustration for 땡큐 (thanks)

More examples

땡큐, 초대해 줘서 고마워.ttaeng kyu cho dae hae chwo seo ko ma wo

Thanks for inviting me.

Core concept

A quick, friendly thank-you for casual conversation or messages.

Common phrases

  • 도와줘서 진짜 땡큐to wa jwo seo chin jja ttaeng kyu

    thanks so much for helping me

  • 메일 확인해 줘서 땡큐me il hwa gin hae chwo seo ttaeng kyu

    thanks for checking the email

Similar words

감사합니다kamsahamnida: A courteous thank-you for formal situations and respectful encounters.
고맙습니다komapsseumnida: A polite expression of gratitude when someone has offered help.
고마워요komawoyo: A familiar yet respectful thank-you for daily conversations.

Definition in Korean

짧고 캐주얼한 감사 표현으로, 대화나 채팅에서 간단히 고마움을 전할 때 쓰는 감탄사jjal kko kae ju eol han kam sa pyo hyeo neu ro tae hwa na chae ting e seo kan dan hi ko ma u meul cheon hal ttae sseu neun kam tan sa

Word origin

This expression is a Korean borrowing of the English phrase thank you, reshaped to fit Korean pronunciation and spelling.

Usage tips

  • Its relaxed tone works well in chats and friendly conversation, but a more formal expression is safer in respectful settings.

Related words

  • 땡큐하다ttaengkyuhadathankverb

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