Thank You Korean Expression and Usage Guide

how to say Thank you in korean

Thank you is the most common expression of gratitude in English.

In Korean, it is translated as 감사합니다 ( gam sa hab  ni da)  or 고마워 ( go ma wo 0  and is applied in various ways depending on the situation and formality.

In this article, we will introduce similar expressions for the translation of Thank you and various ways to use it depending on the formality.

Korean expression

고마워. ( go ma wo )➡ Thank you. (Casual)

감사합니다.  ( gam sa hab ni da)➡ Thank you. (Formal)

The most formal and polite expression, used in respectful settings.

고맙습니다. ( go mab seub ni da )➡ Thank you. (Formal, slightly more personal)

Slightly less formal, it conveys a warm and friendly tone.

Word Analysis

Thank you

(고마워요 go ma wo yo)

Translation: Thank you, gratitude

Meaning: A word used to express gratitude.

Examples:

Thank you for helping me. ➡ 도와줘서 고마워.

Thank you for coming. ➡ 와줘서 고마워.

Similar Example Sentences

Thank you for your help.

help ( 돕다 dob da)

도와줘서 고마워. (Casual)

do wa jwo seo go ma wo.

도와주셔서 감사합니다. (Formal)

do wa ju syeo seo gam sa hab ni da.

Thank you for the gift.

gift ( 선물 seon mul)

선물 고마워.

seon mul go ma wo.

선물 감사합니다.

seon mul gam sa hab ni da.

Thank you for your kindness.

kindness ( 친절 chin jeol)

친절에 감사해.

chin jeol-e gam sa hae.

친절에 감사합니다.

chin jeol-e gam sa hab ni da.

Thank you for your time.

Time (시간 si gan )

시간 내줘서 고마워.

si gan nae jwo seo go ma wo.

시간 내주셔서 감사합니다.

sig an nae ju syeo seo gam sa hab ni da.

Thank you for listening.

들어줘서 고마워.

Listening ( 듣다 deud da )

deul-eo jwo seo go ma wo.

들어주셔서 감사합니다.

deul-eo ju syeo seo gam sa hab ni da.

Thank you for being here.

here (여기 yeo gi )

여기 있어줘서 고마워.

yeo gi iss-eo jwo seo go ma wo.

여기 있어주셔서 감사합니다.

yeo gi iss-eo ju syeo seo gam sa hab ni da.

Thank you for your understanding.

understanding ( 이해 i hae )

이해해줘서 고마워.

i hae haej wo seo go ma wo.

이해해주셔서 감사합니다.

i hae hae ju syeo seo gam sa hab ni da.

Thank you for the advice.

Advice (조언 jo eon )

조언 고마워.

jo-eon go ma wo.

조언 감사합니다.

jo-eon gam sa hab ni da.

Thank you in Korean can be expressed as 고마워 go ma wo (casual) or 감사합니다 gam sa hab ni da (formal).

Choose the appropriate level of formality based on the situation and relationship with the person you’re speaking to.

고맙습니다 (go mab seub ni da) conveys the same meaning as 감사합니다 (gam sa hab ni da ) but feels slightly more personal or warm.

Related Expressions

Here are additional ways to express gratitude in Korean:

(1) Thank you very much 정말 감사합니다 gamsahabnida

Used to emphasize the degree of gratitude.

(2) I sincerely thank you. 진심으로 감사합니다 gogaegnim gamsahabnida

Suitable for formal occasions or serious conversations.

 Conclusion

Even the simple phrase “thank you” can be expressed in various situations and relationships in Korean.

Choose the appropriate expression by considering the relationship with the other person, the depth of your emotions, and the situation.