감사합니다 그리고 환영합니다
gamsahamnida geurigo hwanyeonghamnida
The English phrase "thank you and welcome" is translated into Korean as 감사합니다 그리고 환영합니다 (gamsahamnida geurigo hwanyeonghamnida).
This phrase is a polite way to express gratitude and greet someone arriving at a location or event.
What does it mean word for word?
The word 그리고 is a conjunction meaning "and", used here to connect the two sentences or clauses of the phrase.
Which one should you use?
The phrase uses 그리고 to connect two full sentences. If you wanted to connect two verbs within a single, more concise sentence, you would instead use the connective particle -고.
How do you pronounce it?
gamsahamnida geurigo hwanyeonghamnida
Did you know?
- While 감사합니다 is the standard polite 'thank you', Koreans often avoid saying it too frequently among very close friends or family, as being overly formal can actually create an uncomfortable emotional distance.
- The word 환영합니다 is often seen on banners at airports or events, but in a casual social setting, Koreans are more likely to use 어서 오세요 to welcome someone into a home or shop.
- The root of 그리고 is the same as 그, meaning 'that', suggesting that the word 'and' originally functioned as a way to point to 'that other thing' being added to the conversation.
Example conversation
Ji-eun welcomes Hyun-woo to her new office.
- 지은 Ji-eun현우 씨, 드디어 오셨네요. 감사합니다 그리고 환영합니다.Hyeon-u ssi, deu-di-eo osyeonne-yo. gamsahamnida geurigo hwanyonghamnida.Hyun-woo, you're finally here. Thank you and welcome.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo초대해 주셔서 감사해요, 지은 씨.chodaehae jusyeoseo gamsahaeyo, Ji-eun ssi.Thank you for inviting me, Ji-eun.
- 지은 Ji-eun사무실이 아주 마음에 드셨으면 좋겠어요.samusiri aju maeume deusyeosseumyeon jokesseoyo.I hope you really like the office.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo네, 정말 멋진 곳이네요!ne, jeongmal meotjin gon-ine-yo!Yes, it is a truly wonderful place!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 감사합니다, 그리고, CC BY-SA 4.0.
