미리 감사드립니다
miri gamsadeurimnida
The English phrase "thank you in advance" is expressed in Korean as 미리 감사드립니다 (miri gamsadeurimnida).
This phrase is used to express gratitude for a favor or task before it has actually been completed.
What does it mean word for word?
The word 미리 means "in advance" or "beforehand".
Which one should you use?
While 미리 감사드립니다 is formal, the phrase 미리 고마워 is an informal way to say "thanks in advance" to friends or people younger than you.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
미리 감사드립니다 is a common and polite way to express gratitude in advance, making it suitable for formal settings like business emails or polite requests to superiors. For informal situations, you can use 미리 고마워 among friends and colleagues or 미리 고맙다, which is an informal expression often used among younger generations or peers.
How do you pronounce it?
miri gamsadeurimnida
Did you know?
- Instead of thanking someone in advance, many Koreans prefer the phrase 잘 부탁드립니다, which translates to 'please look after me' or 'I leave this in your hands'.
- The verb 드립니다 in this phrase is a humble form of 'to give', meaning the speaker is literally 'offering' their gratitude to someone of higher status.
- In a professional Korean email, using 미리 감사드립니다 can sometimes feel slightly pushy, as if you are assuming the person will definitely say 'yes' to your request.
Examples in context
- 미리 면접 기회를 주셔서 감사드립니다Thank you in advance for giving me the opportunity to interview.
- 도와주셔서 미리 감사드립니다.dowajusyeoseo miri gamsadeurimnida.Thank you in advance for your help.
- 수정 부탁드리며 미리 감사드립니다.sujeong butakdeurimyeo miri gamsadeurimnida.I ask for your corrections and thank you in advance.
- 바쁘시겠지만 미리 감사드립니다.bappeusigettjiman miri gamsadeurimnida.I know you're busy, but thank you in advance.
Example conversation
Minjun sends a request for a report to Seoyeon.
- 민준 Min-jun서연 씨, 이 보고서 검토 부탁드려요. 미리 감사드립니다.Seoyeon ssi, i bogoseo geomto butakdeuryeoyo. miri gamsadeurimnida.Seoyeon, please review this report. Thank you in advance.
- 서연 Seo-yeon네, 민준 씨. 지금 바로 확인할게요.ne, Minjun ssi. jigeum baro hwaginhalkeyo.Yes, Minjun. I will check it right now.
- 민준 Min-jun천천히 하셔도 괜찮습니다.cheoncheonhi hasyeodo gwaenchansseumnida.It is okay to take your time.
- 서연 Seo-yeon알겠습니다. 금방 보내 드릴게요.algetseumnida. geumbang bonae deurilgeyo.I understand. I will send it to you soon.
