Korean Expressions of Gratitude
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Basic Expressions of Gratitude
κ°μ¬ν©λλ€ (Gam sah hab ni da)
This is the most general and formal way to say "Thank you," used in everyday conversation, when receiving services, or in formal situations.
Example: (Thank you for your help!)
λμ μ£Όμ μ κ°μ¬ν©λλ€ ( do wa ju syeo seo gam sa hab ni da )
κ³ λ§μ΅λλ€ (Go map seum ni da)
Similar to "κ°μ¬ν©λλ€, (gam sa hab ni da) " this is another polite expression of gratitude, friendly yet still respectful, for everyday conversations.
Example: Thank you for sharing useful information.)
μ’μ μ 보 μλ €μ£Όμ μ κ³ λ§μ΅λλ€.
(joh eun jeong bo al lyeo jusyeoseo go mab seub ni da.)
κ³ λ§μμ (Go ma wo yo)
A less formal but still respectful way of saying "Thank you," often used with friends or people you are close to.
Example: (Thanks so much for helping me today.)
μ€λ λμμ€μ μ λ§ κ³ λ§μμ."
o neul do wa jwo seo jeong mal go ma wo yo
Casual Expressions of Gratitude
κ³ λ§μ (Go ma wo)
A very casual way to say "Thanks," used with close friends or family members, such as people of the same age or younger.
Example: Thanks for the delicious food!
"λ§μλ μμ κ³ λ§μ!"
mas iss neun eum sig go ma wo
μ λ§ κ³ λ§μμ (jeong mal go ma wo yo)
Adding “μ 맔 (jeongmal) or "really" emphasizes the gratitude, making it mean "Thank you very much."
Example: (Thank you so much. It was a big help!)
μ λ§ κ³ λ§μμ. ν° λμμ΄ λμμ΄μ!"
jeong mal goma woyo. keun doum i doe eoss eo yo!
Responses to Expressions of Gratitude
λ³λ§μμμ (Byeol mal sseum eul yo)
This means “You’re welcome” and is a humble way to accept someone’s gratitude, meaning "It’s nothing" or "Don’t mention it."
Example: You’re welcome. I’ll help anytime
λ³λ§μμμ, μΈμ λ μ§ λμλ릴κ²μ
byeol mal sseum eul yo, eon je deun ji dowa deu lil ge yo
μ²λ§μμ (Cheon man eyo)
A polite way to respond to “Thank you” in formal situations, meaning "No problem" or "It’s nothing."
Example: You’re very welcome, I enjoyed it too.)
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