대단히 감사합니다
daedanhi gamsahamnida
In Korean, the phrase for thank you formally is 대단히 감사합니다 (daedanhi gamsahamnida).
대단히 감사합니다 is used to express deep gratitude in professional or official settings, such as during speeches, business meetings or when addressing an individual of much higher social status.
What does it mean word for word?
The expression 감사합니다 serves as the formal way to say 'thank you'.
Which one should you use?
While 고맙습니다 is also a polite way to say thank you, 대단히 감사합니다 is more formal and conveys a higher degree of intensity and respect.
How do you pronounce it?
daedanhi gamsahamnida
Did you know?
- While English speakers use 'thank you' as a quick social reflex, using 대단히 감사합니다 in a casual setting like a convenience store might actually make the clerk feel awkward or uncomfortable due to the extreme formality.
- In Korean, the word 감사 (thanks) is composed of Hanja (Chinese characters), making it feel more academic and official than the native Korean word 고맙다. This is why it is the preferred choice for formal ceremonies and business.
- In professional Korean culture, a deep bow often accompanies 대단히 감사합니다. The words alone are often considered insufficient without the physical gesture of lowering one's head to match the verbal intensity.
Examples in context
- Chae-won 선생님, 제가 이 일을 해결할 수 있도록 도와주셔서 감사합니다.Teacher Chae-won, thank you for helping me solve this issue.
- 회의를 성사시키는 데에 기여하신 모든 분들께 감사의 말씀을 드립니다.I would like to express my gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of the meeting.
- 도움을 주셔서 대단히 감사합니다.doumeul jusyeoseo daedanhi gamsahamnida.Thank you very much for your help.
- 시간을 내주셔서 대단히 감사합니다.siganeul naejusyeoseo daedanhi gamsahamnida.Thank you very much for taking the time.
Example conversation
Jihoon is thanking Jieun for her presentation at a business meeting.
- 지훈 Ji-hun지은 씨, 발표를 잘 해주셔서 대단히 감사합니다.Jieun ssi, balpyoreul jal haejusyeoseo daedanhi gamsahamnida.Jieun, thank you very much for your great presentation.
- 지은 Ji-eun아니에요, 지훈 씨가 도와주신 덕분입니다.Anieyo, Jihoon ssiga dowajusin deokbunimnida.Not at all, it is thanks to your help, Jihoon.
- 지훈 Ji-hun그렇게 말씀해 주시니 기쁩니다.Geureoke malsseumhae jusini gippeumnida.I am happy to hear you say that.
- 지은 Ji-eun다음에 또 뵙겠습니다.Daeume tto boepgetseumnida.I will see you again next time.
