엄마 고마워요
eomma gomawoyo
The English phrase "thank you mom" is translated into Korean as 엄마 고마워요 (eomma gomawoyo).
This phrase is used to express gratitude toward one's mother. You can add adverbs to adjust the intensity of your gratitude, such as 정말 for "really" or 진심으로 for "sincerely".
Which one should you use?
While 엄마 고마워요 is the standard polite way to say the phrase, you may encounter other variations. 엄마 고마워 is a more casual version used in very close relationships, and 어머니 감사합니다 is a much more formal and respectful way to say "thank you, mother".
How do you pronounce it?
eomma gomawoyo
Did you know?
- Korean speakers often express gratitude to parents through actions or gifts rather than verbal phrases like 엄마 고마워요, as direct expressions of love can feel shy or awkward.
- A child might use 엄마 to say 'thank you', but an adult using the same term might be seen as being 'aegyo' or acting in an intentionally cute, childlike manner.
- If you use the very formal 어머니 감사합니다, you are using a level of respect that might sound strangely distant or even 'stiff' if used in a casual daily setting.
Examples in context
- 엄마, 너무 많은 일을 도와 주셔서 감사합니다Mom, thank you so much for helping me with so many things.
- 엄마 고마워요, 사랑해요.eomma gomawoyo, saranghaeyo.Thank you, mom, I love you.
Example conversation
Min-ji receives a snack from her mother.
- 민지 Min-ji엄마 고마워요.eomma gomawoyo.Thank you, mom.
- 민준 Min-jun맛있게 먹으렴.masitge meogeuryeom.Enjoy your snack.
- 민지 Min-ji정말 맛있어요!jeongmal masisseoyo!It's really delicious!
- 민준 Min-jun다행이구나.dahaeng-iguna.I'm glad you like it.
