삼촌 감사합니다
samchon gamsahamnida
The English phrase "thank you uncle" is translated into Korean as 삼촌 감사합니다 (samchon gamsahamnida).
This phrase is a polite expression of gratitude addressed to a male relative or a man of a similar age to a parent.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
A slightly less formal but still polite way to say thank you to an uncle is 삼촌 고마워요.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Korean, it is natural to place the person you are addressing at the beginning of the sentence, followed by a slight pause before the expression of gratitude, such as in 삼촌, 감사합니다.
How do you pronounce it?
samchon gamsahamnida
Did you know?
- The word 삼촌 is mathematically derived from the number 'three' because an uncle is considered 'three degrees' of kinship away from the speaker.
- In many Korean families, you would actually use a different word for an uncle depending on whether he is your father's older brother, your father's younger brother, or your mother's brother.
- In Korea, 삼촌 is often used to address any man who is a close friend of the parents, even if there is no blood relation. Using the term creates a familial bond and shows a specific level of intimacy and respect.
Examples in context
- 고맙습니다 아저씨, 항상 도와주셔서 감사합니다.Thank you, uncle, for always helping me.
- 감사합니다 아저씨, 정말로 감사해요.Thank you, uncle, I really appreciate it.
- 고마워요 아저씨, 제 집에 놀러 와주셔서 고마워요.Thank you, uncle, for coming to my house.
- 생일 축하해요 아저씨, 감사합니다Happy birthday uncle, thank you.
Example conversation
Seoyeon is thanking her uncle Doheon for buying her a snack at the store.
- 서연 Seo-yeon삼촌 감사합니다!samchon gam-sa-ham-ni-da!Thank you, uncle!
- 도현 Do-hyeon별거 아니야, 맛있게 먹으렴.byeol-geo a-ni-ya, mas-it-ge meok-eu-ryeom.It's nothing, enjoy eating it.
- 서연 Seo-yeon정말 맛있어요!jeong-mal mas-it-eo-yo!It is really delicious!
- 도현 Do-hyeon다행이구나.da-haeng-i-gu-na.I'm glad to hear that.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 감사합니다, 삼촌, CC BY-SA 4.0.
