대단히 감사합니다
daedanhi gamsahamnida
The Korean phrase for "thank you so much" is 대단히 감사합니다 (daedanhi gamsahamnida).
대단히 감사합니다 is a formal expression used to show a high level of gratitude to someone.
What does it mean word for word?
The adverb 대단히 means "greatly" or "immensely", while 감사합니다 means "thank you".
Which one should you use?
While 대단히 감사합니다 is highly formal and often used in speeches or business, 고맙습니다 is a standard polite way to say thank you in everyday life. For a deeper level of gratitude in a formal context, you can also use 정말로 감사드립니다.
How do you pronounce it?
daedanhi gamsahamnida
Did you know?
- When receiving a gift or favor, some Koreans might avoid saying 'thank you' immediately and instead express a sense of 'burden' or 'sorry' using 죄송합니다 to show they feel bad for causing the other person trouble.
- If you use 대단히 감사합니다 to a close friend or someone younger than you, it will sound strangely sarcastic or mock-formal. It is strictly reserved for high-respect situations.
- The word 감사 (gamsa) can also mean 'audit' or 'inspection' in a different context, such as a financial audit. While the meaning is completely different, they share the same phonetic sound.
Examples in context
- 너무 고생하셨어요, 정말로 감사합니다.Thank you so much for all your hard work, I'm truly grateful.
- 와, 이 선물 정말 고맙다.Wow, thank you so much for this gift! I really appreciate it.
- 정말 고마워, 얼마나 고마운지 몰라.Thank you so much, I can't express how grateful I am.
- 너무 고마워요, 정말로 감사해요.Thank you so much, I am truly grateful to you.
- 대단히 감사합니다.daedanhi gamsahamnida.Thank you so much.
- 도와주셔서 대단히 감사합니다.dowajusyeoseo daedanhi gamsahamnida.Thank you so much for helping me.
Example conversation
Hyun-woo receives a helpful business report from Seo-yeon.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo서연 씨, 보고서 정말 감사합니다.Seo-yeon ssi, bogoseo jeongmal gamsahamnida.Seo-yeon, thank you very much for the report.
- 서연 Seo-yeon아니에요. 도움이 되었다니 다행이에요.anieyo. doumi doeeotdani dahaengieyo.Not at all. I'm glad it was helpful.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo꼼꼼하게 작성해 주셔서 대단히 감사합니다.kkomkkomhage jakseonghae jusyeoseo daedanhi gamsahamnida.Thank you so much for writing it so thoroughly.
- 서연 Seo-yeon별말씀을요. 언제든 말씀하세요.byeolmalsseumeulyo. eonjedeun malsseumhaseyo.You're welcome. Just let me know anytime.
