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Thanking People Correctly

Keywords
κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš” / κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€
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TL;DR πŸ¦„
  • πŸ™ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€ [gam-sa-ham-ni-da] β€” "Thank you" (formal, anyone/anywhere)
  • 😊 κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš” [go-ma-wo-yo] β€” "Thanks" (polite, everyday)
  • πŸ‘« κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œ [go-ma-wo] β€” "Thanks" (casual, close friends/younger people)
  • πŸ’― 정말 κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€ [jeong-mal gam-sa-ham-ni-da] β€” "Thank you so much"
  • 🌟 ~λ•λΆ„μ΄μ—μš” [~deok-bu-ni-e-yo] β€” "It's thanks to ~" / "because of you"
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🎧 Iru Helper Note β€” Head to the Korean Helper Widgets and listen to today's phrases at natural speed. Notice how κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€ [gam-sa-ham-ni-da] and κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš” [go-ma-wo-yo] have slightly different "weights" β€” one is crisp and formal, the other is warm and everyday. 🌟
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🌈 The Big Picture

Korean has a whole spectrum of "thank you," and choosing the right one shows respect AND warmth at the same time. κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€ [gam-sa-ham-ni-da] is the safe, formal default β€” perfect for strangers, service staff, and any professional setting. κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš” [go-ma-wo-yo] is friendly and polite β€” great for acquaintances, coworkers you're close with, or casual-but-respectful situations. κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œ [go-ma-wo] drops the politeness marker entirely β€” save it for close friends, family, or people younger than you. πŸ™

🎭 Giving Credit & Responding to Thanks

Two extra moves make your gratitude land even better:
  • Use ~λ•λΆ„μ΄μ—μš” [~deok-bu-ni-e-yo] ("it's thanks to ~") to give someone specific credit β€” e.g. μ„ μƒλ‹˜ λ•λΆ„μ΄μ—μš” ("It's thanks to you, teacher")
  • Intensify with 정말 [jeong-mal] or λ„ˆλ¬΄ [neo-mu] ("really" / "so much") for sincere, heartfelt thanks
  • When someone thanks YOU, respond with μ•„λ‹ˆμ—μš” [a-ni-e-yo] (casual/polite "not at all") or μ²œλ§Œμ—μš” [cheon-ma-ne-yo] (more formal "you're welcome")
  • A small nod or bow while saying thanks adds warmth β€” words + body language together! πŸ™‡

🧳 Essential Phrase Kit

  • κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€ [gam-sa-ham-ni-da] β€” Thank you (formal) πŸ™
  • κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš” [go-ma-wo-yo] β€” Thanks (polite) 😊
  • κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œ [go-ma-wo] β€” Thanks (casual) πŸ‘«
  • 정말 κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€ [jeong-mal gam-sa-ham-ni-da] β€” Thank you so much πŸ’―
  • λ„ˆλ¬΄ κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš” [neo-mu go-ma-wo-yo] β€” Thanks so much 🌟
  • ~λ•λΆ„μ΄μ—μš” [~deok-bu-ni-e-yo] β€” It's thanks to ~ / because of you 🌈
  • μ‹ κ²½ 써 μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•΄μš” [sin-gyeong sseo ju-syeo-seo gam-sa-hae-yo] β€” Thanks for thinking of/caring about this πŸ’­
  • λ„μ™€μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€ [do-wa-ju-syeo-seo gam-sa-ham-ni-da] β€” Thank you for helping me 🀝
  • μ•„λ‹ˆμ—μš” [a-ni-e-yo] β€” You're welcome / Not at all (response) πŸ™…
  • μ²œλ§Œμ—μš” [cheon-ma-ne-yo] β€” You're welcome (formal response) πŸ™‡

πŸ› οΈ Putting It Together

A: 이번 ν”„λ‘œμ νŠΈ λ„μ™€μ£Όμ…”μ„œ 정말 κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€. B: μ•„λ‹ˆμ—μš”, 잘 λ˜μ–΄μ„œ λ‹€ν–‰μ΄μ—μš”. [A: i-beon peu-ro-jek-teu do-wa-ju-syeo-seo jeong-mal gam-sa-ham-ni-da. B: a-ni-e-yo, jal doe-eo-seo da-haeng-i-e-yo.]
A: "Thank you so much for helping with this project." B: "Not at all, I'm glad it went well." πŸ’Ό β€” Formal κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€ + 정말 is perfect for a boss or client.
A: 이거 λΉŒλ €μ€˜μ„œ κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œ! B: κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œν•˜μ§€ 마, μΉœκ΅¬μž–μ•„. [A: i-geo bil-lyeo-jwo-seo go-ma-wo! B: go-ma-wo-ha-ji ma, chin-gu-ja-na.]
A: "Thanks for lending me this!" B: "Don't thank me, we're friends!" πŸ‘« β€” κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œ (casual) is natural between close friends.
A: μ„ μƒλ‹˜ 덕뢄에 μ‹œν—˜μ— ν•©κ²©ν–ˆμ–΄μš”. 정말 κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€. B: μ²œλ§Œμ—μš”. 본인이 μ—΄μ‹¬νžˆ ν–ˆμœΌλ‹ˆκΉŒμš”. [A: seon-saeng-nim deok-bu-ne si-heo-me hap-gyeo-kae-sseo-yo. jeong-mal gam-sa-ham-ni-da. B: cheon-ma-ne-yo. bo-ni-ni yeol-si-mi hae-sseu-ni-kka-yo.]
A: "Thanks to you, teacher, I passed the exam. Thank you so much." B: "You're welcome. It's because you worked hard yourself." πŸŽ“ β€” ~덕뢄에 gives specific, sincere credit.

πŸ—£οΈ Speaking Practice: Mini Dialogue

Read both roles out loud, then switch roles!
민수: 지은 씨, 제 νœ΄λŒ€ν° μ°Ύμ•„μ£Όμ…”μ„œ 정말 κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€.
[Minsu: ji-eun ssi, je hyu-dae-pon cha-ja-ju-syeo-seo jeong-mal gam-sa-ham-ni-da.]
Minsu: "Jieun, thank you so much for finding my phone."
지은: μ•„λ‹ˆμ—μš”! 의자 μ•„λž˜μ— μžˆμ—ˆμ–΄μš”.
[Jieun: a-ni-e-yo! ui-ja a-rae-e i-sseo-sseo-yo.]
Jieun: "Not at all! It was under the chair."
민수: 지은 씨 덕뢄에 μžƒμ–΄λ²„λ¦° 쀄 μ•Œμ•˜λ˜ 사진듀도 λ‹€ μžˆμ–΄μš”.
[Minsu: ji-eun ssi deok-bu-ne i-reo-beo-rin jul al-at-tteon sa-jin-deul-do da i-sseo-yo.]
Minsu: "Thanks to you, all the photos I thought I'd lost are still there."
지은: λ‹€ν–‰μ΄λ„€μš”! λ„ˆλ¬΄ μ‹ κ²½ 쓰지 λ§ˆμ„Έμš”.
[Jieun: da-haeng-i-ne-yo! neo-mu sin-gyeong sseu-ji ma-se-yo.]
Jieun: "That's a relief! Don't worry too much about it."
민수: μ§„μ§œ κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš”. 컀피 ν•œ μž” μ‚΄κ²Œμš”!
[Minsu: jin-jja go-ma-wo-yo. keo-pi han jan sal-ge-yo!]
Minsu: "Really, thanks. Let me buy you a coffee!"
지은: ν•˜ν•˜, κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš”! 잘 λ§ˆμ‹€κ²Œμš”.
[Jieun: ha-ha, go-ma-wo-yo! jal ma-sil-ge-yo.]
Jieun: "Haha, thanks! I'll enjoy it."

🧭 Speaking Tip

Match your "thank you" to the relationship, not just the situation. With strangers, service staff, or anyone you'd bow to, default to κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€. With friends and peers you're close to but still respectful with, κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš” is warm and natural. Only drop to κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œ with people who'd also speak casually (반말) to you. When in doubt, go more formal β€” nobody is offended by extra politeness! πŸ™

⚠️ Pitfalls to Dodge

❌ Saying κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œ (casual) to a stranger, elder, or boss β†’ βœ… Use κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€ or κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš” β€” casual κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œ can come across as disrespectful.
❌ Staying silent when someone thanks you β†’ βœ… Always respond with μ•„λ‹ˆμ—μš” or μ²œλ§Œμ—μš” β€” silence can feel awkward or cold.
❌ Using only bare κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€ in every single situation, even with close friends β†’ βœ… With friends, κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œ(μš”) sounds warmer and less stiff.
❌ Thanking without specifying why when it matters β†’ βœ… Add ~덕뢄에 or ~ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•΄μš” to make your gratitude feel sincere and specific.
Great job β€” you can now say "thank you" at exactly the right level for any situation! πŸ™βœ¨
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Try this exercise
Instructions: Choose the best phrase or answer for each situation.
1. A stranger holds the elevator for you. Thank them formally: οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏ
Answer
κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€ [gam-sa-ham-ni-da] β†’ "Thank you."
2. Your close friend lends you their umbrella. Thank them casually: οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏ
Answer
κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œ [go-ma-wo] β†’ "Thanks."
3. Translate: "Thank you so much" (formal) οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏ
Answer
정말 κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€ [jeong-mal gam-sa-ham-ni-da]
4. Someone says κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€ to you. Respond politely: οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏ
Answer
μ•„λ‹ˆμ—μš” [a-ni-e-yo] or μ²œλ§Œμ—μš” [cheon-ma-ne-yo] β†’ "You're welcome."
5. True or False: κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œ is appropriate to say to your company's CEO.
Answer
False β†’ too casual; use κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€.
6. Give credit to your friend for helping you succeed: "It's thanks to you, οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏ."
Answer
λ„€ 덕뢄이야 / λ•λΆ„μ΄μ—μš” [ne deok-bu-ni-ya / deok-bu-ni-e-yo]
7. Translate: "Thank you for helping me." οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏ
Answer
λ„μ™€μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€ [do-wa-ju-syeo-seo gam-sa-ham-ni-da]
8. Your coworker (close, but still polite level) helps you fix a typo. Thank them: οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏ
Answer
κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš” [go-ma-wo-yo] β†’ "Thanks."
9. True or False: Staying silent after someone thanks you is perfectly normal in Korean.
Answer
False β†’ always respond with μ•„λ‹ˆμ—μš”/μ²œλ§Œμ—μš”.
10. Practice saying this out loud: μ‹ κ²½ 써 μ£Όμ…”μ„œ 정말 κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€. λ‹€ μ„ μƒλ‹˜ λ•λΆ„μ΄μ—μš”. [sin-gyeong sseo ju-syeo-seo jeong-mal gam-sa-ham-ni-da. da seon-saeng-nim deok-bu-ni-e-yo.]
Answer
"Thank you so much for thinking of this. It's all thanks to you, teacher." β†’ Sincere, specific gratitude!
πŸ“š
Vocabulary Box
  • κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€ [gam-sa-ham-ni-da] β†’ thank you (formal)
  • κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš” [go-ma-wo-yo] β†’ thanks (polite)
  • κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œ [go-ma-wo] β†’ thanks (casual)
  • 정말 κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€ [jeong-mal gam-sa-ham-ni-da] β†’ thank you so much
  • λ„ˆλ¬΄ κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš” [neo-mu go-ma-wo-yo] β†’ thanks so much
  • ~λ•λΆ„μ΄μ—μš” [~deok-bu-ni-e-yo] β†’ it's thanks to ~
  • μ‹ κ²½ 써 μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•΄μš” β†’ thanks for caring about this
  • λ„μ™€μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€ β†’ thanks for helping me
  • μ•„λ‹ˆμ—μš” [a-ni-e-yo] β†’ you're welcome
  • μ²œλ§Œμ—μš” [cheon-ma-ne-yo] β†’ you're welcome (formal)
Pitfalls πŸ’‘
  • κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œ = close friends only
  • Always respond to thanks!
  • ~덕뢄에 = adds sincerity
πŸš€
Want more reps? Visit the Practice Hub when you're ready! πŸš€
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🎯 Practice Hub β€” Thanking People Correctly (κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš”/κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€)
μ•ˆλ…•ν•˜μ„Έμš”! [an-nyeong-ha-se-yo] Let's master gratitude at every level of politeness! πŸ™βœ¨
πŸ”Š Audio reminder: Use the Korean Helper Widgets to hear any phrase.

Exercise 1 β€” Pick the Right Level 🎭

A. A delivery driver hands you your package. Thank them: οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏ
Answer
κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€ [gam-sa-ham-ni-da] β†’ "Thank you."
B. Your little sibling shares their snack. Thank them casually: οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏ
Answer
κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œ [go-ma-wo] β†’ "Thanks."
C. True or False: κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš” is ruder than κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œ.
Answer
False β†’ κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš” is MORE polite, not ruder.
D. Translate: "Thanks so much" (everyday, polite) οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏ
Answer
λ„ˆλ¬΄ κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš” [neo-mu go-ma-wo-yo]
E. A client thanks you for a great presentation. Respond formally: οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏ
Answer
μ²œλ§Œμ—μš” [cheon-ma-ne-yo] β†’ "You're welcome."
F. Fill in: μ„ μƒλ‹˜ οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏ 이 μžλ¦¬μ— μ„€ 수 μžˆμ—ˆμŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. ("It's thanks to you, teacher, that I could stand here.")
Answer
덕뢄에 [deok-bu-ne]
G. True or False: It's normal to bow slightly while saying κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€.
Answer
True β†’ words + a small bow go together naturally.
H. Translate: "Thank you for thinking of this." οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏ
Answer
μ‹ κ²½ 써 μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•΄μš” [sin-gyeong sseo ju-syeo-seo gam-sa-hae-yo]
I. A new coworker you've just met holds the door. Thank them: οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏ
Answer
κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€ [gam-sa-ham-ni-da] (safer default with someone new)
J. Practice saying this out loud: 정말 κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš”. 덕뢄에 였늘 잘 λλ‚¬μ–΄μš”. [jeong-mal go-ma-wo-yo. deok-bu-ne o-neul jal kkeu-tna-sseo-yo.]
Answer
"Thanks so much. Thanks to you, today went well." β†’ Warm, sincere thanks!
πŸ“š
Quick Reference:
  • Strangers/formal β†’ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€
  • Friendly/polite β†’ κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš”
  • Close friends β†’ κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œ
  • Giving credit β†’ ~덕뢄에

Exercise 2 β€” Fill in the Blank: Natural Responses πŸ—―οΈ

A. A: λ„μ™€λ“œλ¦΄κΉŒμš”? B: (after help) οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏ, 정말 κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€.
Answer
(no fill needed β€” just respond) 정말 κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€ [jeong-mal gam-sa-ham-ni-da] β†’ "Thank you so much."
B. A: 생일 μ„ λ¬Όμ΄μ—μš”! B: μš°μ™€, οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏ!
Answer
κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš” [go-ma-wo-yo] or κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œ [go-ma-wo] depending on closeness β†’ "Thanks!"
C. A: 정말 κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€! B: οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏ. 별거 μ•„λ‹ˆμ—μš”.
Answer
μ²œλ§Œμ—μš” [cheon-ma-ne-yo] or μ•„λ‹ˆμ—μš” [a-ni-e-yo] β†’ "You're welcome. It's nothing."
D. True or False: λ•λΆ„μ΄μ—μš” can only be used with teachers.
Answer
False β†’ it works with anyone you want to credit β€” friends, family, coworkers, etc.
E. A: 친ꡬ μ†Œκ°œν•΄ μ€˜μ„œ οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏ. 정말 쒋은 μ‚¬λžŒμ΄μ—μš”.
Answer
κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œ [go-ma-wo] or κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš” [go-ma-wo-yo] β†’ "thanks for introducing your friend."
F. Translate: "Thank you for helping me move." οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏ
Answer
이사 λ„μ™€μ£Όμ…”μ„œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€ [i-sa do-wa-ju-syeo-seo gam-sa-ham-ni-da]
G. A: λŠ¦κ²ŒκΉŒμ§€ κΈ°λ‹€λ € μ€˜μ„œ οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏ. (casual, to a close friend)
Answer
κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œ [go-ma-wo] β†’ "thanks for waiting until late."
H. True or False: You should always say κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€ even to very close friends in every context.
Answer
False β†’ with close friends, κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œ(μš”) often feels more natural and warm.
I. Translate: "Not at all! / Don't mention it!" (casual response) οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏ
Answer
μ•„λ‹ˆμ•Ό [a-ni-ya] (casual) or μ•„λ‹ˆμ—μš” [a-ni-e-yo] (polite)
J. Practice saying this out loud: λ°”μ˜μ‹ λ° μ‹œκ°„ λ‚΄μ£Όμ…”μ„œ 정말 κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€. 덕뢄에 많이 λ°°μ› μ–΄μš”. [ba-ppeu-sin-de si-gan nae-ju-syeo-seo jeong-mal gam-sa-ham-ni-da. deok-bu-ne ma-ni bae-wo-sseo-yo.]
Answer
"Thank you so much for taking the time despite being busy. Thanks to you, I learned a lot." β†’ A polished, professional thank-you!
πŸ“š
Quick Rule β€” Thanks + Response:
  • κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€ β†’ μ²œλ§Œμ—μš” / μ•„λ‹ˆμ—μš”
  • κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš” β†’ μ•„λ‹ˆμ—μš” / λ³„λ§μ”€μ„μš”
  • κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œ β†’ μ•„λ‹ˆμ•Ό / 뭘 (casual)
  • Add 정말/λ„ˆλ¬΄ for extra sincerity

Exercise 3 β€” Mix It All Together πŸ—£οΈ

A. Your professor wrote you a recommendation letter. Thank them formally with credit: οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏ
Answer
κ΅μˆ˜λ‹˜ 덕뢄에 쒋은 κ²°κ³Όκ°€ μžˆμ—ˆμŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. 정말 κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€. [gyo-su-nim deok-bu-ne jo-eun gyeol-gwa-ga i-sseo-sseum-ni-da. jeong-mal gam-sa-ham-ni-da.] β†’ "Thanks to you, professor, I got a good result. Thank you so much."
B. Fill in: A: λ§›μžˆλŠ” κ±° μ‚¬μ€˜μ„œ οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏ! B: 또 μ‚¬μ€„κ²Œ!
Answer
κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œ [go-ma-wo] β†’ "thanks for buying me something delicious!"
C. True or False: Bowing while saying κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€ is considered excessive in Korea.
Answer
False β†’ a small bow is natural and expected, especially formally.
D. Translate: "I'm so grateful, really. Thank you." οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏ
Answer
정말 λ„ˆλ¬΄ κ°μ‚¬ν•΄μš”. [jeong-mal neo-mu gam-sa-hae-yo]
E. A neighbor returns your lost cat. Thank them sincerely and with credit: οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏ
Answer
μ°Ύμ•„μ£Όμ…”μ„œ 정말 κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€. 덕뢄에 마음이 λ†“μ—¬μš”. [cha-ja-ju-syeo-seo jeong-mal gam-sa-ham-ni-da. deok-bu-ne ma-eu-mi no-yeo-yo.] β†’ "Thank you so much for finding it. Thanks to you, I feel relieved."
F. A: μ²œλ§Œμ—μš”, 별거 μ•„λ‹ˆμ—μš”. B: κ·Έλž˜λ„ οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏ! ("but still, thanks")
Answer
κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš” [go-ma-wo-yo] β†’ "thanks!"
G. True or False: Using κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€ with close friends will sound cold or distant.
Answer
True (in casual contexts) β†’ κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œ(μš”) feels warmer with friends.
H. Translate: "Thanks for everything." οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏ
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μ—¬λŸ¬ κ°€μ§€λ‘œ κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€ / λ‹€ κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš” [yeo-reo ga-ji-ro gam-sa-ham-ni-da / da go-ma-wo-yo]
I. Fill in: A: μΆ”μ²œν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏ. 정말 λ§ˆμŒμ— λ“€μ–΄μš”.
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κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€ [gam-sa-ham-ni-da] or κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš” [go-ma-wo-yo] β†’ "thanks for the recommendation."
J. Practice saying this out loud: μ—¬λŸ¬λΆ„ λͺ¨λ‘ λ•λΆ„μ΄μ—μš”. 정말 κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€. λ‹€μŒμ—λ„ 잘 λΆ€νƒλ“œλ €μš”! [yeo-reo-bun mo-du deok-bu-ni-e-yo. jeong-mal gam-sa-ham-ni-da. da-eu-me-do jal bu-tak-deu-ryeo-yo!]
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"It's all thanks to everyone. Thank you so much. I look forward to working with you again!" β†’ A great closing line for any speech!
πŸ“š
Everyday Cheat Sheet:
  • κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€ = formal "thank you"
  • κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš” = polite everyday "thanks"
  • κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œ = casual "thanks"
  • ~λ•λΆ„μ΄μ—μš” = "thanks to ~"
  • μ²œλ§Œμ—μš”/μ•„λ‹ˆμ—μš” = "you're welcome"
πŸŽ‰ μž˜ν–ˆμ–΄μš”! [jal-haess-eo-yo] You can now thank people at exactly the right level β€” formal, polite, or casual! πŸ™βœ¨