와주셔서 감사합니다
wajusyeoseo gamsahamnida
와주셔서 감사합니다 (wajusyeoseo gamsahamnida) is the Korean way to say "thank you for coming".
This phrase is a polite expression used to thank someone for attending an event or visiting a place. Hosts commonly use it at weddings, parties or business events to thank guests for their attendance.
What does it mean word for word?
The component 와주셔서 is a combination of the verb 오다 (to come), the auxiliary verb -주다 (to do something for someone) and the connective -어서 (because/so), literally meaning "because you came (and did me the favor of coming)".
Which one should you use?
와주셔서 감사합니다 is the formal way to express gratitude, while 와줘서 고마워 is the casual version.
How does it change in a sentence?
The informal version 와줘서 고마워 is used in casual speech.
How do you pronounce it?
wajusyeoseo gamsahamnida
Did you know?
- In many Korean social settings, the phrase 'thank you' is often accompanied by a slight bow to show respect. The depth of the bow can signal the level of gratitude or the social hierarchy between you and the guest.
- The word 감사 in 감사합니다 is derived from Chinese characters (Hanja), where 감 means 'to feel' and 사 means 'thanks'.
- While 감사합니다 is the standard for 'thank you', in highly formal settings like traditional weddings, hosts may use the even more honorific 감사드립니다, which literally means 'I offer my thanks' as a humble gift.
Examples in context
- 와주셔서 감사합니다.Thank you for coming.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase 와주셔서 감사합니다.Tatoeba #13259036 by atitarev, translation #64536 by CK
- 멀리서 와주셔서 감사합니다.meolliseo wajusyeoseo gamsahamnida.Thank you for coming from so far away.
- 오늘 행사에 와주셔서 감사합니다.oneul haengsaye wajusyeoseo gamsahamnida.Thank you for coming to the event today.
Example conversation
Minjun is hosting a small gathering and Minji arrives.
- 민지 Min-ji민준 씨, 안녕하세요.Minjun ssi, annyeonghaseyo.Hello, Minjun.
- 민준 Min-jun민지 씨, 와주셔서 감사합니다.Minji ssi, wajusyeoseo gamsahamnida.Minji, thank you for coming.
- 민지 Min-ji초대해 주셔서 고마워요.chodaehae jusyeoseo gomawoyo.Thank you for inviting me.
- 민준 Min-jun별말씀을요, 들어오세요.byeolmalsseumeullyo, deureo-oseyo.Don't mention it, please come in.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 감사합니다, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
