고마워요, 자기야
gomawoyo, jagiya
The English phrase "thank you, baby" can be translated into Korean as 고마워요, 자기야 (gomawoyo, jagiya).
This phrase is an expression of gratitude used toward a romantic partner.
Which one should you use?
The form 고마워, 자기야 is a way to say "thank you, baby" specifically to a romantic partner, while 고마워, 애기야 is another casual way to say "thank you, baby".
How do you pronounce it?
gomawoyo, jagiya
Did you know?
- While 애기야 is a direct translation of 'baby', it is a deliberate misspelling of the standard word 아기 to make the sound feel more cute and aegyo.
- The term 자기 (jagi) used in 자기야 originally comes from a reflexive pronoun meaning 'oneself'. It transitioned from a way to refer to the self into a common, affectionate way to address a significant other.
- Using the polite ending 고마워요 (gomawoyo) with a romantic partner is often a stylistic choice to create a playful, flirtatious atmosphere rather than a requirement for respect.
Examples in context
- 선물 정말 고마워요, 자기야.seonmul jeongmal gomawoyo, jagiya.Thank you so much for the gift, baby.
Example conversation
Dohyun helps Seoyeon with her heavy bags.
- 도현 Do-hyeon짐 다 옮겼어요.Jim da omgyeosseoyo.I've moved all the luggage.
- 서연 Seo-yeon고마워요, 자기야.Gomawoyo, jagiya.Thank you, baby.
- 도현 Do-hyeon별거 아니에요.Byeolgeo anieyo.It was nothing.
- 서연 Seo-yeon정말 든든해요.Jeongmal deundeunhaeyo.I feel so supported.
