저를 신경 써 주셔서 감사합니다
jeoreul singyeong sseo jusyeoseo gamsahamnida
The English phrase "thank you for caring about me" is translated into Korean as 저를 신경 써 주셔서 감사합니다 (jeoreul singyeong sseo jusyeoseo gamsahamnida).
This phrase is a polite expression used to thank someone for showing concern or paying attention to your well-being. The expression 신경 쓰다 is used when someone shows concern for your situation, health or personal affairs.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 신경 써 주셔서 means "for giving [me] attention/care". It is composed of 신경 쓰다 (to pay attention/care) and the auxiliary verb 주다 (to give), which indicates doing something for someone's benefit.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form 저를 신경 써 주셔서 감사합니다 uses the formal polite ending -습니다, making it suitable for professional or respectful settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word 저 is the humble form of 'I/me', used when speaking to someone of higher or equal social status to show respect.
How do you pronounce it?
jeoreul singyeong sseo jusyeoseo gamsahamnida
Did you know?
- The word 신경 in the phrase for 'care' literally translates to 'nerve' in a biological sense. To 'care' for someone in Korean is described as 'using' or 'spending' one's nerves on them.
- The word 신경 comes from the Chinese characters for 'spirit' and 'to pass'. This reflects an ancient view of how energy or spirit flows through the body.
- The verb 쓰다 used in 신경 쓰다 is a highly versatile word that can mean 'to use', 'to write', 'to wear a hat' or 'to taste bitter'.
Examples in context
- 항상 저를 신경 써 주셔서 감사합니다.hangsang jeoreul singyeong sseo jusyeoseo gamsahamnida.Thank you for always caring about me.
Example conversation
Minjun is thanking Subin for checking up on him after he was sick.
- 민준 Min-jun수빈 씨, 저를 신경 써 주셔서 감사합니다.Subin-ssi, jeoreul singyeong sseo jusyeoseo gamsahamnida.Subin, thank you for caring about me.
- 수빈 Su-bin아니에요, 몸은 좀 괜찮아요?Anieyo, mom-eun jom gwaenchannayo?No problem, are you feeling better now?
- 민준 Min-jun네, 덕분에 많이 좋아졌어요.Ne, deokbun-e mani joajyeosseoyo.Yes, I feel much better thanks to you.
- 수빈 Su-bin정말 다행이네요.Jeongmal dahaeng-ineyo.I am so glad to hear that.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 감사합니다, 신경, 써, CC BY-SA 4.0.
