감사합니다
gamsahamnida[ˈka̠(ː)msʰa̠ɦa̠mnida̠]
In Korean, "thank you" is expressed as 감사합니다 (gamsahamnida). Wiktionary also lists 고맙습니다 (gomapseumnida).
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 감사합니다 | gamsahamnida | [ˈka̠(ː)msʰa̠ɦa̠mnida̠] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 고맙습니다 | gomapseumnida | [ko̞ma̠ps͈ɯmnida̠] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
Both 감사합니다 and 고맙습니다 are used to express gratitude, and you can add the word 정말 (jeongmal) before them to add extra emphasis to your gratitude.
Which one should you use?
While both are used to say thank you, 감사합니다 is more formal and is often used in professional or public settings. In contrast, 고맙습니다 is a polite way to express gratitude that feels slightly more personal or warm.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase 감사합니다 ends in the -ㅂ니다 suffix, which indicates the formal polite speech style (하십시오체).
How do you pronounce it?
gamsahamnida
When do people say it?
When someone thanks you, a common way to respond is 아니에요, which literally means "it is not" but functions as "you're welcome" or "don't mention it".
Did you know?
- In highly traditional or extremely formal settings, one might use the phrase 망극합니다 (manggeukhamnida) to express a level of gratitude so great it is 'limitless'.
- When a person says 아니에요 (anieyo) to mean 'you're welcome', they are culturally signaling that the favor you did was so small that it 'is not' a matter worthy of thanks.
- The word 고맙습니다 is derived from a native Korean root, whereas 감사합니다 is based on a borrowed word from Chinese.
Examples in context
- 고맙습니다.Thank you.This sentence demonstrates the use of 고맙습니다.Tatoeba #9466297 by jujungsik, translation #1876041 by Asma
- 진심으로 감사합니다.I thank you from the bottom of my heart.This sentence shows how to use 감사합니다 to express sincere thanks.Tatoeba #11105117 by intertime, translation #268952 by CK
- 감사합니다!Thank you!This sentence shows a standard use of 감사합니다.Tatoeba #1531876 by cc_neko, translation #374827 by sysko
- Seonsaengnim, kamsahamnida (선생님, 감사합니다)Teacher, thank you
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hyunwoo gives Subin a gift.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo수빈 씨, 선물이에요.Subin ssi, seonmul-ieyo.Subin, this is a gift.
- 수빈 Su-bin정말 감사합니다, 현우 씨.Jeongmal gamsahamnida, Hyunwoo ssi.Thank you so much, Hyunwoo.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo마음에 들었으면 좋겠어요.Ma-eum-e deureosseumyeon jokess-eoyo.I hope you like it.
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 아주 예뻐요.Ne, aju yeppeoyo.Yes, it is very pretty.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thank you” translations and entries 감사합니다, 고맙습니다, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
