Korean word

별말씀

Pronunciation

Romanizationpyeolmalsseum

Meaning

  • nounYou're welcome

Example

초대해 주셔서 감사합니다. 별말씀을요.cho dae hae chu syeo seo kam sa ham ni da pyeol mal sseu meu ryo

Thank you for inviting me. You're welcome.

Illustration for 별말씀 (You're welcome)

More examples

칭찬해 주셔서 감사합니다. 별말씀 아닙니다.ching chan hae chu syeo seo kam sa ham ni da pyeol mal sseum a nim ni da

Thank you for complimenting me. You're welcome.

Core concept

A humble response that says the kindness behind the thanks was no big deal.

Common phrases

  • 별말씀 아닙니다pyeol mal sseum a nim ni da

    You're welcome

Definition in Korean

감사에 대한 겸손한 대답으로 자신의 행동을 하찮게 여기며 상대의 감사에 공손히 응하는 표현.kam sa e tae han kyeom son han tae da beu ro cha si nui haeng dong eul ha chan ke yeo gi myeo sang dae ui kam sa e kong son hi eung ha neun pyo hyeon

Word origin

별말씀 (byeolmalsseum, "special words") combines 별 (byeol, "special") with 말씀 (malsseum, "honorific words") and became a set expression for modestly dismissing thanks.

Usage tips

  • Its modest tone suits polite exchanges, while a shorter casual response is more natural among close friends.

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