친구에게 고마워
chinguege gomawo
The phrase to say 'thank you to your friend' in Korean is 친구에게 고마워 (chinguege gomawo).
This phrase is an informal way to express gratitude specifically directed toward a friend.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 친구 (friend), the particle 에게 (to) and 고마워 (thank you).
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle 에게 is used to indicate the recipient of an action or feeling, which in this case is the friend.
How do you pronounce it?
chinguege gomawo
Did you know?
- In many Korean social contexts, expressing thanks too frequently to a close friend can sometimes feel awkward or create a sense of distance, as if you are no longer close.
- In texting, Korean friends often shorten 고마워 to just ㄱㅁ using the consonants of the word to express gratitude quickly.
- If you thank a friend for a meal with 고마워, they will likely respond with 잘 먹었어 ('I ate well') rather than 'you are welcome', as Korean lacks a direct one-to-one equivalent for that English phrase.
Examples in context
- 잘 도와줘서 고마워.Thanks for helping me.
- 정말로 감사해, 친구야.I really appreciate it, my friend.
Example conversation
Seoyeon is thanking Jihoon for buying her a drink.
- 서연 Seo-yeon음료수 사줘서 정말 고마워.eumryosu sajwoseo jeongmal gomawo.Thank you so much for buying me a drink.
- 지훈 Ji-hun별거 아니야, 맛있게 마셔.byeolgeo aniya, masitge masyeo.It's nothing, enjoy your drink.
- 서연 Seo-yeon역시 너밖에 없어, 친구에게 고마워!yeoksi neobakke eopseo, chinguege gomawo!As expected, you're the best, thanks my friend!
- 지훈 Ji-hun나도 고마워.nado gomawo.I'm thankful too.
