선생님 감사합니다
Seonsaengnim kamsahamnida
The phrase 'thank you to your teacher' in Korean is 선생님 감사합니다 (Seonsaengnim kamsahamnida).
This phrase is a polite expression used to thank a teacher. You can use the widely used expression 감사합니다 to show gratitude. If a teacher's name is Kim Min Ji, you can address her as Teacher Kim by saying 김 선생님.
What does it mean word for word?
The word 감사합니다 is a formal way to say thank you.
How do you pronounce it?
Seonsaengnim kamsahamnida
When do people say it?
In Korean culture, it is common to address a teacher directly by their title 선생님 rather than using a personal name or the word 'you'. You can say 깊은 감사를 표합니다, which means 'I express deep gratitude'.
Did you know?
- The word 선생 (seonsaeng) uses Chinese characters that literally translate to 'one who was born before', suggesting that a teacher is someone who has lived more life than the student.
- In Korea, the term 선생님 is often used as a polite way to address any adult stranger, even if they have never taught you anything.
- During Teacher's Day in Korea, students often pin a carnation on their 선생님 as a silent accompaniment to their words of thanks.
Examples in context
- 선생님, 깊은 감사의 말씀을 전하고 싶습니다. 항상 저를 인도해주시고 성원을 아끼지 않으셔서 무한히 감사합니다.Teacher, I'd like to express deep gratitude. Thank you infinitely for always guiding me and sparing no effort in supporting me.
- 선생님 감사합니다.seonsaengnim gamsahamnida.Teacher, thank you.
- 선생님 감사합니다, 정말로요.seonsaengnim gamsahamnida, jeongmallo-yo.Thank you, teacher, truly.
Example conversation
Seoyeon is leaving the classroom after a lesson.
- 서연 Seo-yeon선생님 감사합니다. 내일 뵐게요.seonsaengnim gamsahamnida. naeil boelgeyo.Thank you, teacher. I will see you tomorrow.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo그래요, 서연 씨. 조심해서 가세요.geuraeyo, Seoyeon ssi. josimhaeseo gaseyo.Alright, Seoyeon. Get home safely.
- 서연 Seo-yeon네, 선생님 감사합니다!ne, seonsaengnim gamsahamnida!Yes, thank you, teacher!
- 현우 Hyeon-woo잘 가요.jal gayo.Goodbye.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 감사합니다, 선생님, CC BY-SA 4.0.
