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) |
The phrase is used to express an expression of gratitude.
What does it mean word for word?
The word 감사합니다 is built from the noun 감사 (gratitude) and the verb 하다 (to do).
Which one should you use?
감사합니다 is a formal expression often used in professional settings or when addressing strangers. In contrast, 고맙습니다 is a polite way to express thanks that feels slightly more personal or warm than the more formal 감사합니다.
How does it change in a sentence?
The informal version of 'thank you' used with close friends or younger people is 고마워.
How do you pronounce it?
gamsahamnida
Did you know?
- In some close relationships, Koreans may avoid saying 고마워 and instead use words of apology or 'sorry' to express gratitude, as they feel bad for putting the other person to trouble.
- The word 감사 is a Sino-Korean word derived from Chinese characters, whereas 고맙다 is a native Korean word.
- In text messaging, Koreans often shorten these long expressions into much smaller, cute acronyms like 'ㄱㅅ' (for 'gamsa') to save time.
Examples in context
- 고맙습니다.Thank you.This example shows the use of 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 deep sincerity.Tatoeba #11105117 by intertime, translation #268952 by CK
- 감사합니다!Thank you!This sentence demonstrates a standard use of 감사합니다.Tatoeba #1531876 by cc_neko, translation #374827 by sysko
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Seoyeon helps Hyunwoo carry a heavy box.
- 서연 Seo-yeon많이 무겁죠? 제가 도와줄게요.man-i mugeopjyo? je-ga dowajulgeyo.It's very heavy, right? I'll help you.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo와, 정말 감사합니다, 서연 씨!wa, jeongmal gamsahamnida, Seoyeon ssi!Wow, thank you so much, Seoyeon!
- 서연 Seo-yeon아니에요. 별거 아니에요.anieyo. byeolgeo anieyo.No problem. It's nothing.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo도움이 많이 됐어요.doumi mani dwaesseoyo.You helped me a lot.
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.
