운전해 주셔서 감사합니다
unjeonhae jusyeoseo gamsahamnida
In Korean, 'thank you for driving' is expressed as 운전해 주셔서 감사합니다 (unjeonhae jusyeoseo gamsahamnida).
This phrase is a polite expression used to thank someone for providing transportation.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally breaks down to 'driving (unjeonhae) + doing the favor of (jusyeoseo) + thank you (gamsahamnida)'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The default form, 운전해 주셔서 감사합니다, is highly polite and suitable for use with strangers, elders or in professional settings. An informal version, 운전해 줘서 고마워, can be used with close friends or people younger than you.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the segment 운전해 주셔서, the particle –어서/아서 (appearing here as –서) is used to indicate the reason or cause for the gratitude expressed in the second half of the sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
unjeonhae jusyeoseo gamsahamnida
Did you know?
- In Korea, instead of just saying 'thank you for driving', it is often more natural to thank the person for the 'trouble' or 'hardship' they went through to transport you.
- In Korea, thanking a driver often accompanies a specific gesture where you slightly bow your head while exiting the vehicle to show respect.
- The part of the phrase 주셔서 comes from the verb 주다, which means 'to give'. In this context, the driver is not giving an object, but 'giving' the act of driving as a favor.
Examples in context
- 오늘 운전해주셔서 정말 감사합니다.I'm really grateful that you drove today.
- 너 오늘 운전해줘서 정말 고마워.I'm really thankful that you drove today.
- 멀리까지 운전해 주셔서 감사합니다.meolli-kkaji unjeonhae jusyeoseo gamsahamnida.Thank you for driving all this way.
- 오늘 직접 운전해 주셔서 감사합니다.oneul jikjeop unjeonhae jusyeoseo gamsahamnida.Thank you for driving me yourself today.
- 밤늦게 운전해 주셔서 감사합니다.bamneutge unjeonhae jusyeoseo gamsahamnida.Thank you for driving late at night.
Example conversation
Hyunwoo arrives at Jieun's house after she dropped him off.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo지은 씨, 오늘 운전해 주셔서 감사합니다.Jieun-ssi, oneul unjeonhae jusyeoseo gamsahamnida.Jieun, thank you for driving today.
- 지은 Ji-eun아니에요, 현우 씨. 조심히 들어가세요.Anieyo, Hyunwoo-ssi. Josimhi deureogaseyo.It's nothing, Hyunwoo. Get home safely.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo네, 내일 연락할게요.Ne, naeil yeollakhalgeyo.Yes, I will contact you tomorrow.
- 지은 Ji-eun네, 잘 자요.Ne, jal jayo.Yes, sleep well.
