안녕하세요, 감사합니다
annyeonghaseyo, gamsahamnida
The English phrase "hello and thank you" is expressed in Korean as 안녕하세요, 감사합니다 (annyeonghaseyo, gamsahamnida).
This phrase combines a polite greeting with an expression of gratitude. It is used in standard social situations where you wish to be respectful to the person you are addressing.
Which one should you use?
In contrast, the informal version 안녕, 고마워 is used only with close friends or people younger than you.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
안녕하세요, 감사합니다 is a polite expression appropriate for standard social interactions. For a casual setting, one might use the casual form of Korean speech known as banmal, such as 안녕 for hello.
How do you pronounce it?
annyeonghaseyo, gamsahamnida
Did you know?
- The word 안녕하세요 literally asks if you are at peace. It stems from a history of instability and war where asking if someone was 'peaceful' was a genuine way to check on their well-being.
- When receiving a gift or a compliment, a person might slightly shake their head or recoil while saying 감사합니다. This gesture signals modesty and an attempt to deflect the praise.
- When saying 안녕하세요 or 감사합니다, Koreans typically accompany the words with a bow from the waist. The depth of the bow increases depending on the age and social status of the person being greeted.
Examples in context
- 안녕하세요, 감사합니다.annyeonghaseyo, gamsahamnida.Hello and thank you.
- 다시 한번 안녕하세요, 감사합니다.dasi hanbeon annyeonghaseyo, gamsahamnida.Hello and thank you once again.
Example conversation
Seoyeon is receiving a gift from Minjun.
- 서연 Seo-yeon안녕하세요, 감사합니다, 민준 씨.Annyeonghaseyo, gamsahamnida, Minjun ssi.Hello, and thank you, Minjun.
- 민준 Min-jun아니에요. 마음에 드셨으면 좋겠어요.Anieyo. Maeume deusyeosseumyeon jokesseoyo.You're welcome. I hope you like it.
- 서연 Seo-yeon정말 예쁘네요!Jeongmal yeppeuneyo!It is really pretty!
- 민준 Min-jun다행이네요. 좋은 하루 되세요.Dahaengineyo. Joeun haru doeseyo.I'm glad. Have a great day.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 감사합니다, 안녕하세요, CC BY-SA 4.0.
