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How to Say “Thank you” in Korean: 감사합니다 (gamsahamnida)
감사합니다
gamsahamnida
Meaning
Thank you.
Usage note
A polite “thank you” that is safe to use at work or in shops.
Romanization follows the Revised Romanization system and is a guide to pronunciation.
Practical guide
When to use it
This is the all-purpose polite thank-you for staff, customers, teachers, bosses and strangers, and it fits emails and service counters. Adding 정말 makes it warmer.
Watch out
It is a little stiff between close friends your age, who say 고마워. Don’t mix it up with 죄송합니다, which is an apology, not thanks.
How to pronounce it
Said aloud, it sounds like [감사함니다].
| Syllable | Letters (consonant + vowel + final) | Romanization |
|---|---|---|
| 감 | ㄱ+ㅏ+ㅁ | gam |
| 사 | ㅅ+ㅏ | sa |
| 합 | ㅎ+ㅏ+ㅂ | [함] ham |
| 니 | ㄴ+ㅣ | ni |
| 다 | ㄷ+ㅏ | da |
Sound changes in this phrase
- Nasalization: a final ㄱ, ㄷ or ㅂ becomes ㅇ, ㄴ or ㅁ before ㄴ or ㅁ (and a ㄹ after ㅁ or ㅇ becomes ㄴ). 합니 → [함니]
Speech style
Ends in -ㅂ니다 or -습니다. The most formal polite style, used for announcements, presentations, business and first meetings.
Phrases that use the same word
Phrases with “감사합니다”
- 소개해 주셔서 감사합니다Thank you for the introduction
- 바쁘신 중에 시간 내 주셔서 감사합니다Thank you for making time despite your busy schedule
- 의견 감사합니다. 검토 후 반영하겠습니다Thank you for your feedback. I’ll review it and incorporate it
- 신경 써 주셔서 감사합니다Thank you for your thoughtfulness. (formal)
Quick self-check
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Question 1 What does “감사합니다” mean?
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Answer: Thank you
Question 2 How is “감사합니다” pronounced?
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Answer: [감사함니다]
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Practice nowMore phrases for this situation
- 안녕히 계세요Goodbye (to someone staying)
- 고마워요Thanks
- 안녕히 가세요Goodbye (to someone leaving)
- 죄송합니다I’m sorry
- 안녕하세요Hello
- 미안해요Sorry
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