감사합니다
gamsahamnida[ˈka̠(ː)msʰa̠ɦa̠mnida̠]
In Korean, "thank you" can be expressed as 감사합니다 (gamsahamnida). Wiktionary also lists 고맙습니다 (gomapseumnida).
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 감사합니다 | gamsahamnida | [ˈka̠(ː)msʰa̠ɦa̠mnida̠] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 고맙습니다 | gomapseumnida | [ko̞ma̠ps͈ɯmnida̠] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
These phrases are used to express an expression of gratitude. For a deep and formal expression of heartfelt gratitude, you can say 정말 감사합니다 or use 대단히 감사합니다 to convey an even deeper level of gratitude.
Which one should you use?
감사합니다 is more formal and carries a higher level of honorific respect than 고맙습니다. While 고맙습니다 is a polite way to express thanks, it is generally considered slightly less formal than 감사합니다.
How does it change in a sentence?
The casual, informal version used with close friends or people younger than you is 고마워.
How do you pronounce it?
gamsahamnida
When do people say it?
If someone says 저를 도와주셔서 정말 감사합니다 (Thank you so much for helping me), a formal response to indicate it was no trouble can be 별 말씀을요, 제가 도움이 될 수 있어서 영광입니다, which means "It's nothing. It's an honor for me to be able to help."
Did you know?
- The word 감사 is a homonym in Korean and can also mean 'audit' or 'inspection' in a business or government context.
- If you are receiving a gift or a service, saying 감사합니다 while making direct, prolonged eye contact can actually feel aggressive or impolite to some elders.
- While 감사합니다 is a standard polite form, many Koreans use the term 수고하셨습니다 (you worked hard) to thank someone for their labor, such as a delivery driver or a colleague.
Examples in context
- 고맙습니다.Thank you.This is a simple way to say thank you using the form 고맙습니다.Tatoeba #9466297 by jujungsik, translation #1876041 by Asma
- 진심으로 감사합니다.I thank you from the bottom of my heart.This sentence uses 감사합니다 to express thanking someone from the bottom of your heart.Tatoeba #11105117 by intertime, translation #268952 by CK
- 감사합니다!Thank you!This is an enthusiastic way to say thank you using 감사합니다.Tatoeba #1531876 by cc_neko, translation #374827 by sysko
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Minjun gives Subin a gift.
- 수빈 Su-bin선물 정말 고마워요, 민준 씨.seonmul jeongmal gomawoyo, minjun ssi.Thank you so much for the gift, Minjun.
- 민준 Min-jun아니에요, 마음에 들었으면 좋겠어요.anieyo, maeume deureosseumyeon jokesseoyo.No problem, I hope you like it.
- 수빈 Su-bin정말 감사합니다.jeongmal gamsahamnida.Thank you very much.
- 민준 Min-jun별말씀을요, 수빈 씨.byeolmalsseumeullyo, subin ssi.Don't mention it, Subin.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thank you” translations and entries 감사합니다, 고맙습니다, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
