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<\/p>\nLearning how to say ‘thank you’ in a new language is extremely important and also more complicated than you might think!<\/p>\n
Think about all the different ways to say ‘thank you’ in English. There are tons of variations depending on the context and who you’re talking to, similarly in Korean. Korean culture places a lot of importance on respect and hierarchy, so it’s important to know how to show appreciation in different situations in order to convey respect and sound more natural when speaking. Their ways of thanking people vary from formal to casual and depend on the age and position of the person that you’re speaking to.<\/p>\n
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We will cover the most commonly used terms and explain the context in which they should be used, so you can learn to thank people confidently without the worry of offending anyone!<\/p>\n
There are two polite ways of thanking someone in situations where, for example, you don’t know the person well, or they are your senior.<\/p>\n
\uac10\uc0ac\ud569\ub2c8\ub2e4\u00a0<\/strong>(gamsahamnida)<\/p>\n \uace0\ub9d9\uc2b5\ub2c8\ub2e4\u00a0<\/strong>(gomapseumnida)<\/p>\n Both of these ultimately mean the same thing and are very commonly used in everyday life in Korea. \uac10\uc0ac\ud569\ub2c8\ub2e4\u00a0<\/strong>(gamsahamnida) comes from the verb \uac10\uc0ac\ud558\ub2e4<\/strong> (gamsahada), which combines\u00a0gamsa<\/em>\u00a0(\u201cthank\u201d and \u201cgratitude\u201d) and\u00a0hada<\/em> (\u201cto do\u201d). Together, the word means \u201cto thank\u201d or \u201cto do gratitude\u201d. \uace0\ub9d9\uc2b5\ub2c8\ub2e4\u00a0<\/strong>(gomapseumnida) comes from the verb \uace0\ub9d9\ub2e4<\/strong> (gomapda<\/em>), which means \u201cto be grateful.\u201d Most Koreans use these terms interchangeably and they are both considered polite, but \uac10\uc0ac\ud569\ub2c8\ub2e4\u00a0 <\/strong>(gamsahamnida) is sometimes considered a bit more formal than \uace0\ub9d9\uc2b5\ub2c8\ub2e4\u00a0<\/strong>(gomapseumnida). It doesn’t matter too much which one you say, and it really comes down to personal preference, but its good to be familiar with both terms, as you will definitely hear both.<\/p>\n Examples:<\/p>\n \uace0\ub9c8\uc6cc\uc694<\/strong> (gomawoyo)<\/p>\n This form of ‘thank you’ is a different conjugation of the verb \uace0\ub9d9\ub2e4<\/strong> (gomapda). <\/em>While it is still considered polite, \uace0\ub9c8\uc6cc\uc694<\/strong> (gomawoyo) is a less formal, more standard version of \uace0\ub9d9\uc2b5\ub2c8\ub2e4\u00a0<\/strong>(gomapseumnida). Gomawoyo is too formal to use with close friends and family<\/a>, but not formal enough to use with people you’ve just met, people older than you or those who are more senior in rank. This is commonly used with people who are considered to be on the same “level” as you, but who are not your friend, so you need to show a certain level of respect, for example with coworkers in roughly the same standing as you in the company who you’re friendly with, but you’re not necessarily friends outside of work. \uace0\ub9c8\uc6cc\uc694<\/strong> (gomawoyo) can also be used with people younger than you that you don’t know, unless it is a young child, with whom you can use a more casual term.<\/p>\n Example:<\/p>\n \uc54c\ub824\uc918\uc11c \uace0\ub9c8\uc6cc\uc694<\/strong>. (allyeojwoseo gomawoyo.)- “Thank you for letting me know.”<\/p>\n \uace0\ub9c8\uc6cc<\/strong> (gomawo<\/em>)<\/p>\n This is another conjugation of the verb \uace0\ub9d9\ub2e4<\/strong> (gomapda<\/em>), but is used casually and is the Korean equivalent of ‘thanks’. You can use \uace0\ub9c8\uc6cc<\/strong> (gomawo<\/em>) with close friends and family who are around your age, as well as anyone younger than you that you’re familiar with. Using \uace0\ub9c8\uc6cc<\/strong> (gomawo<\/em>) with people younger than you that you don’t know is too informal and considered rude unless it is a young child. \uace0\ub9c8\uc6cc<\/strong> (gomawo<\/em>) would also not be used between two adults who aren’t close, even if there is a large age gap, as this is considered disrespectful.<\/p>\n Example:<\/p>\n \ub09c \uad1c\ucc2e\uc544, \uace0\ub9c8\uc6cc<\/strong>. (nan gwaenchana, gomawo.) -“I\u2019m okay, thanks!”<\/p>\n You find all Korean LingQ Podcast episodes as lessons on LingQ too. Translate words and phrases as you listen along and create your own personal database. You can then study those words and phrases in vocabulary activities. Level up your Korean on LingQ!<\/a><\/p>\n If you wanted to express deeper gratitude than your standard ‘thank you,’ there are a few different ways to say this depending on the context.<\/p>\n \ub300\ub2e8\ud788(daedanhi) <\/em>means \u201cvery\u201d or \u201cgreatly\u201d and is only used with\uac10\uc0ac\ud569\ub2c8\ub2e4(gamsahamnida).<\/em>\ub300\ub2e8\ud788 \uac10\uc0ac\ud569\ub2c8\ub2e4 (daedanhi gamsahamnida<\/em>), which means “thank you so much.” This is used to express very deep gratitude if someone has done you a big favour, however it isn’t super commonly used. You will more commonly hear \uc815\ub9d0 \uace0\ub9d9\uc2b5\ub2c8\ub2e4 (jeongmal gomapseumnida<\/em>) in formal settings. \uc815\ub9d0 (jeongmal<\/em>) means \u201creally\u201d or \u201ctruly,\u201d so this means, \u201cI\u2019m truly grateful.\u201d<\/p>\n In informal settings, you can add \uc815\ub9d0 (jeongmal), which means ‘really’ to <\/em>\uace0\ub9c8\uc6cc (gomawo<\/em>) and say \uc815\ub9d0\uace0\ub9c8\uc6cc! (Jeongmal gomawo!), <\/em>which means \u201cThanks so much!\u201d<\/p>\n When saying thank you in Korea, it is custom to bow. The way that you bow will depend on the degree of gratitude and social status. If you’re thanking a friend, a head nod will do. Bow a little lower than this if you’re thanking an elder or a boss and even lower if you’re thanking a CEO or someone of very high rank. Lastly, if you’re thanking a leader of a country, for example, you’ll need to hinge at the hips and bow to almost a complete 90-degree angle while keeping your back flat and hands at your sides or on the front of your thighs.<\/p>\n Saying thank you in Korean may not be as simple as you thought due to the complex hierarchical nature of Korean culture. This may take some getting used to, but if you remember which words to use based on who you’re speaking with, you will fit right in and avoid unintentionally offending others. Just remember, it all comes down to social standing!<\/p>\n Now that you’ve learned how to say thank you in Korean, you need to practice! LingQ is the best way to learn Korean<\/a> <\/span>online<\/span> because it lets you learn from content you enjoy! You can import videos, podcasts, and much more and turn them into interactive lessons. Keep all your favourite language content stored in one place, easily look up new words, save vocabulary, and review.<\/span> Check out our guide to importing content into LingQ<\/span><\/a> for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n LingQ is available for desktop<\/a> as well as<\/span> Android<\/span><\/a> and<\/span> iOS<\/span><\/a>. Gain access to thousands of hours of audio and transcripts and begin your journey to fluency today.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Learning how to say ‘thank you’ in a new language is extremely important and also more complicated than you might think! Think about all the different ways to say ‘thank …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":176603942,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[41],"tags":[105],"class_list":["post-176600661","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-learning-korean","tag-english"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\ud568\uaed8 \ud574 \uc8fc\uc154\uc11c \uac10\uc0ac\ud569\ub2c8\ub2e4.<\/b> (hamkke hae jusyeoseo gamsahamnida.) – \u201cThank you for joining us.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\ub3c4\uc640 \uc8fc\uc154\uc11c \uace0\ub9d9\uc2b5\ub2c8\ub2e4. <\/strong>(Dowa jusyeoseo gomapseumnida.)<\/em>\u00a0– \u201cThank you for your help.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4963437-3-scaled-e1660927295692.jpg\")
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The Standard ‘Thank You’<\/h2>\n
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Informal Settings<\/h2>\n
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Expressing Deeper Gratitude<\/h2>\n
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