감사합니다
gamsahamnida[ˈka̠(ː)msʰa̠ɦa̠mnida̠]
In Korean, "thank you" can be expressed using several forms. The default form is 감사합니다 (gamsahamnida). Wiktionary also lists 고맙습니다 (gomapseumnida).
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 고맙습니다 | gomapseumnida | [ko̞ma̠ps͈ɯmnida̠] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 감사합니다 | gamsahamnida | [ˈka̠(ː)msʰa̠ɦa̠mnida̠] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
These phrases are used to express gratitude. 감사합니다 is the most common way to say thank you in professional or public settings.
What does it mean word for word?
The word 감사합니다 is constructed from the noun 감사, meaning "gratitude" or "thanks" and the verb 하다, which means "to do".
Which one should you use?
감사합니다 is a more formal and polite expression than 고맙습니다. In contrast, 고마워 is the informal version used with close friends or people younger than you.
How does it change in a sentence?
The –습니다 ending used in both 고맙습니다 and 감사합니다 makes these expressions polite and formal.
How do you pronounce it?
gamsahamnida
Did you know?
- While 감사합니다 is the standard for 'thank you', Koreans may instead say 죄송합니다 ('I am sorry') when someone does a favor that caused the other person significant trouble.
- When texting or using social media, Koreans often use the shorthand ㄱㅅ to say 'thanks'. This is the first consonants of the word 감사 written in Hangul.
- When saying 감사합니다, it is customary to perform a slight bow toward the person you are thanking. The depth of the bow can signal the level of respect or sincerity you wish to convey.
Examples in context
- 고맙습니다.Thank you.This sentence is useful for practicing the formal expression 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 express deep gratitude using 감사합니다.Tatoeba #11105117 by intertime, translation #268952 by CK
- 감사합니다!Thank you!This sentence is a simple way to say thank you with 감사합니다.Tatoeba #1531876 by cc_neko, translation #374827 by sysko
- 감사합니다thank you
- 고맙습니다thank you
- 고마워thank you
- 고마워요thank you
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Jihoon gives a gift to Subin.
- 지훈 Ji-hun수빈 씨, 이거 선물이에요.Subin ssi, igeo seonmul-ieyo.Subin, this is a gift.
- 수빈 Su-bin정말 감사합니다, 지훈 씨.Jeongmal gamsahapnida, Jihoon ssi.Thank you so much, Jihoon.
- 지훈 Ji-hun마음에 들었으면 좋겠어요.Maeume deureotseumyeon joket-seoyo.I hope you like it.
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 너무 고마워요.Ne, neomu gomawoyo.Yes, I am very grateful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thank you” translations and entries 고맙습니다, 감사합니다, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
