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Vocab: Writing a Thank-You Note

Keywords
νŽΈμ§€ / μ •μ„± / μ „λ‹¬ν•˜λ‹€ / 고맙닀 / 진심
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TL;DR πŸ¦„
  • νŽΈμ§€ = letter πŸ’Œ
  • μ •μ„± = sincerity/devoted care 🌷
  • μ „λ‹¬ν•˜λ‹€ = to convey/deliver πŸ“¬
  • 고맙닀 = to be thankful πŸ™
  • 진심 = true/sincere feelings πŸ’–
πŸ”Š
🎧 Iru Helper Note β€” Head to the Korean Helper Widgets and listen to today's vocabulary at natural speed. 고마운 λ§ˆμŒμ„ νŽΈμ§€λ‘œ μ „λ‹¬ν•˜λ©΄ 진심이 더 잘 μ „ν•΄μ Έμš”. If you convey your thankful feelings through a letter, the sincerity comes across better. πŸ’ŒπŸ’–
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🌈 The Big Picture

A handwritten thank-you note carries something a quick text never can. When you take the time to write a νŽΈμ§€, put real μ •μ„± into it, and μ „λ‹¬ν•˜λ‹€ your feelings clearly, the other person can feel that you're truly 고맙닀 β€” and that your 진심 is real.

🎨 The Core Thank-You Note Family

1. νŽΈμ§€ β€” letter πŸ’Œ
μΉœκ΅¬μ—κ²Œ νŽΈμ§€λ₯Ό μΌμ–΄μš”. = I wrote a letter to my friend. νŽΈμ§€λ₯Ό λ°›μ•„μ„œ κΈ°λ»€μ–΄μš”. = I was happy to receive a letter. Pairs with μ“°λ‹€ (write), λ°›λ‹€ (receive), 보내닀 (send) β€” a proper, often personal piece of writing.
2. μ •μ„± β€” sincerity/devoted care 🌷
정성을 λ‹€ν•΄ 선물을 μ€€λΉ„ν–ˆμ–΄μš”. = I prepared the gift with all my sincerity. 이 μŒμ‹μ—λŠ” 정성이 담겨 μžˆμ–΄μš”. = This food has care put into it. 정성을 λ‹€ν•˜λ‹€/λ‹΄λ‹€ = to devote oneself wholeheartedly; μ •μ„±μŠ€λŸ½κ²Œ = the adverb "with great care."
3. μ „λ‹¬ν•˜λ‹€ β€” to convey/deliver πŸ“¬
λ§ˆμŒμ„ μ „λ‹¬ν•˜κ³  μ‹Άμ–΄μš”. = I want to convey my feelings. μ†Œμ‹μ΄ λͺ¨λ‘μ—κ²Œ μ „λ‹¬λμ–΄μš”. = The news was conveyed to everyone. Active μ „λ‹¬ν•˜λ‹€ (to convey); passive μ „λ‹¬λ˜λ‹€ (to be conveyed/delivered) β€” emphasizes that a message or feeling reaches someone.
4. 고맙닀 β€” to be thankful πŸ™
λ„μ™€μ€˜μ„œ κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš”. = Thanks for helping. 고마운 λ§ˆμŒμ„ ν‘œν˜„ν–ˆμ–΄μš”. = I expressed my thankful feelings. γ…‚-irregular: 고맙 + μ–΄ β†’ κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œ(μš”); 고마운 = the modifier "thankful."
5. 진심 β€” true/sincere feelings πŸ’–
μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ κ°μ‚¬ν•΄μš”. = I sincerely thank you. 그의 진심이 λŠκ»΄μ‘Œμ–΄μš”. = I could feel his sincerity. μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ = adverb "sincerely"; 진심이 λ‹΄κΈ°λ‹€/전해지닀 = sincerity is contained in/conveyed.

πŸ› οΈ How They Work in a Sentence

정성을 λ‹΄μ•„ μ“΄ νŽΈμ§€μ—λŠ” 진심이 λŠκ»΄μ Έμ„œ λ°›λŠ” μ‚¬λžŒλ„ 고마운 λ§ˆμŒμ„ 느끼게 λΌμš”.
(A letter written with sincerity carries real feeling, so the recipient ends up feeling thankful too.) πŸ’Œ
β€” 정성을 λ‹΄μ•„ μ“΄ (written with sincerity put into it) modifies νŽΈμ§€; 진심이 λŠκ»΄μ§€λ‹€ leads to 고마운 λ§ˆμŒμ„ 느끼게 λ˜λ‹€ (come to feel thankful).
고마운 λ§ˆμŒμ„ νŽΈμ§€λ‘œ μ „λ‹¬ν•˜λ©΄ 진심이 더 잘 μ „ν•΄μ Έμš”.
(If you convey your thankful feelings through a letter, the sincerity comes across better.) πŸ“¬
β€” 고마운 λ§ˆμŒμ„ μ „λ‹¬ν•˜λ©΄ (if you convey thankful feelings) is a conditional; 진심이 전해지닀 = sincerity gets conveyed.
μž‘μ€ 선물이라도 μ •μ„±κ³Ό 진심을 λ‹΄μ•„ μ „λ‹¬ν•˜λ©΄ λ°›λŠ” μ‚¬λžŒμ€ 정말 κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œν•  κ±°μ˜ˆμš”.
(Even a small gift, if delivered with sincerity and true feelings, will make the recipient truly grateful.) 🌷
β€” -이라도 (even if it's just) softens μž‘μ€ μ„ λ¬Ό; μ •μ„±κ³Ό 진심을 λ‹΄μ•„ μ „λ‹¬ν•˜λ©΄ (if delivered with sincerity and true feelings) leads to κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œν•˜λ‹€ (to feel/express thanks).

🧩 General Formation Rule

  • νŽΈμ§€: noun β€” νŽΈμ§€λ₯Ό μ“°λ‹€/λ°›λ‹€/보내닀, νŽΈμ§€λ₯Ό λΆ€μΉ˜λ‹€ (to mail a letter)
  • μ •μ„±: noun β€” 정성을 λ‹€ν•˜λ‹€/λ‹΄λ‹€, 정성이 μžˆλ‹€/담겨 μžˆλ‹€, μ •μ„±μŠ€λŸ½κ²Œ (adverb)
  • μ „λ‹¬ν•˜λ‹€ (active) β†’ μ „λ‹¬ν•΄μš”/μ „λ‹¬ν–ˆμ–΄μš”/전달할 κ±°μ˜ˆμš”; μ „λ‹¬λ˜λ‹€ (passive) β†’ μ „λ‹¬λΌμš”/μ „λ‹¬λ˜μ—ˆμ–΄μš”
  • 고맙닀 (γ…‚ irregular) β†’ κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš”/κ³ λ§ˆμ› μ–΄μš”/고마운 (modifier)/κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμ„œ (connective)
  • 진심: noun β€” μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ (adverb), 진심이 λ‹΄κΈ°λ‹€/전해지닀/λŠκ»΄μ§€λ‹€

πŸ“š Cross-check note

All vocabulary cross-checked against korean.go.kr βœ…

πŸͺž Synonym Alert

  • νŽΈμ§€ vs λ©”λͺ¨ β€” νŽΈμ§€ is a proper, often personal letter; λ©”λͺ¨ is a brief, casual note or memo.
  • μ •μ„± vs λ…Έλ ₯ β€” μ •μ„± is heartfelt, devoted care put into something; λ…Έλ ₯ is general effort toward a goal.
  • μ „λ‹¬ν•˜λ‹€ vs 보내닀 β€” μ „λ‹¬ν•˜λ‹€ emphasizes that a message or feeling reaches the recipient; 보내닀 emphasizes the act of sending something.
  • 고맙닀 vs κ°μ‚¬ν•˜λ‹€ β€” 고맙닀 is casual and personal; κ°μ‚¬ν•˜λ‹€ is more formal, often used in business or formal settings.
  • 진심 vs 마음 β€” 진심 specifically emphasizes sincerity/authenticity of feelings; 마음 is a broader term covering heart, mind, thoughts, and intentions.

⚠️ Pitfalls to Dodge

❌ λ©”λͺ¨λ₯Ό μ¨μ„œ 감사λ₯Ό ν‘œν˜„ν–ˆμ–΄μš” (when writing a heartfelt thank-you letter) β†’ βœ… νŽΈμ§€λ₯Ό μ¨μ„œ 감사λ₯Ό ν‘œν˜„ν–ˆμ–΄μš” β€” λ©”λͺ¨ is a brief casual note; νŽΈμ§€ is a proper letter suited for expressing gratitude.
❌ λ…Έλ ₯을 λ‹΄μ•„ νŽΈμ§€λ₯Ό μΌμ–΄μš” (describing emotional care put into a letter or gift) β†’ βœ… 정성을 λ‹΄μ•„ νŽΈμ§€λ₯Ό μΌμ–΄μš” β€” λ…Έλ ₯ is general effort; μ •μ„± is devoted, heartfelt care.
❌ 선물을 λ³΄λƒˆμ–΄μš” (when emphasizing that your feelings reached someone, not just the act of sending) β†’ βœ… λ§ˆμŒμ„ μ „λ‹¬ν–ˆμ–΄μš” β€” 보내닀 focuses on sending; μ „λ‹¬ν•˜λ‹€ emphasizes the feeling reaching the recipient.
❌ 사업 νŒŒνŠΈλ„ˆμ—κ²Œ "κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš”"라고 ν–ˆμ–΄μš” (in a formal business context) β†’ βœ… 사업 νŒŒνŠΈλ„ˆμ—κ²Œ "κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€"라고 ν–ˆμ–΄μš” β€” 고맙닀 is casual/personal; κ°μ‚¬ν•˜λ‹€ suits formal settings.
❌ 마음으둜 μ‚¬κ³Όν–ˆμ–΄μš” (when emphasizing sincerity specifically) β†’ βœ… μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ μ‚¬κ³Όν–ˆμ–΄μš” β€” 마음 is a broad term for feelings; 진심 specifically emphasizes sincerity.
νŽΈμ§€, μ •μ„±, μ „λ‹¬ν•˜λ‹€, 고맙닀, 진심 β€” 이제 λ§ˆμŒμ„ 담은 감사 νŽΈμ§€λ₯Ό μ“Έ 수 μžˆμ–΄μš”! 정말 κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš”! πŸ’ŒπŸ’–
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Try this exercise
Instructions: Fill in each blank with the correct word from today's lesson. Each word is used twice.
1. μΉœκ΅¬μ—κ²Œ 감사 οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏλ₯Ό μΌμ–΄μš”.
(I wrote a thank-you letter to my friend.) πŸ’Œ
Answer
νŽΈμ§€ β†’ 감사 νŽΈμ§€ = a thank-you letter.
2. 이 μŒμ‹μ—λŠ” 정말 ＿＿＿＿이 담겨 μžˆμ–΄μš”.
(This food really has sincere care put into it.) 🌷
Answer
μ •μ„± β†’ 정성이 담겨 μžˆλ‹€ = sincerity is put into it.
3. 제 λ§ˆμŒμ„ 잘 οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏν•˜κ³  μ‹Άμ–΄μš”.
(I want to convey my feelings well.) πŸ“¬
Answer
전달 β†’ μ „λ‹¬ν•˜λ‹€ = to convey.
4. λ„μ™€μ€˜μ„œ 정말 οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏμ›Œμš”.
(Thank you so much for helping.) πŸ™
Answer
고마 β†’ κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš” (γ…‚ irregular present).
5. ＿＿＿＿으둜 κ°μ‚¬ν•˜λ‹€λŠ” 말을 μ „ν–ˆμ–΄μš”.
(I expressed my thanks sincerely.) πŸ’–
Answer
진심 β†’ μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ = sincerely.
6. ν• λ¨Έλ‹ˆκ»˜ οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏλ₯Ό λ³΄λƒˆμ–΄μš”.
(I sent a letter to my grandmother.) πŸ’Œ
Answer
νŽΈμ§€ β†’ νŽΈμ§€λ₯Ό 보내닀 = to send a letter.
7. ＿＿＿＿을 λ‹€ν•΄μ„œ 선물을 μ€€λΉ„ν–ˆμ–΄μš”.
(I prepared the gift with all my heart.) 🌷
Answer
μ •μ„± β†’ 정성을 λ‹€ν•˜λ‹€ = to put one's whole heart in.
8. 이 μ†Œμ‹μ„ κ°€μ‘±μ—κ²Œ οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏν–ˆμ–΄μš”.
(I conveyed this news to my family.) πŸ“¬
Answer
전달 β†’ μ „λ‹¬ν•˜λ‹€ = to convey.
9. 항상 ＿＿＿＿운 λ§ˆμŒμ„ 가지고 μžˆμ–΄μš”.
(I always have a thankful heart.) πŸ™
Answer
고마 β†’ 고마운 (modifier form).
10. κ·Έ μ‚¬λžŒμ˜ ＿＿＿＿이 λŠκ»΄μ‘Œμ–΄μš”.
(I could feel that person's sincerity.) πŸ’–
Answer
진심 β†’ 진심이 λŠκ»΄μ§€λ‹€ = to feel someone's sincerity.
πŸ“š
Vocabulary Box
  • νŽΈμ§€ β†’ letter
  • μ •μ„± β†’ sincerity/devoted care
  • μ „λ‹¬ν•˜λ‹€ β†’ to convey/deliver
  • 고맙닀 β†’ to be thankful
  • 진심 β†’ true/sincere feelings
Pitfalls πŸ’‘
  • νŽΈμ§€ β‰  λ©”λͺ¨
  • 고맙닀 β‰  κ°μ‚¬ν•˜λ‹€ (formality)
  • 진심 β‰  마음
πŸš€
Want more reps? Visit the Practice Hub when you're ready! πŸš€
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🎯 Practice Hub β€” Vocab: Writing a Thank-You Note
νŽΈμ§€, μ •μ„±, μ „λ‹¬ν•˜λ‹€, 고맙닀, 진심을 자유자재둜 써 λ³΄μ„Έμš”! Let's master letters, sincerity, conveying, gratitude, and true feelings. πŸ’ŒπŸ’–
πŸ”Š Audio reminder: Use the Korean Helper Widgets to hear any sentence.

Exercise 1 β€” Word Recall: νŽΈμ§€ & μ •μ„± πŸ’Œ

A. I wrote a long letter to my best friend. πŸ“
Answer
κ°€μž₯ μΉœν•œ μΉœκ΅¬μ—κ²Œ κΈ΄ νŽΈμ§€λ₯Ό μΌμ–΄μš”.
B. I received a letter from my teacher. πŸ‘©β€πŸ«
Answer
μ„ μƒλ‹˜κ»˜ νŽΈμ§€λ₯Ό λ°›μ•˜μ–΄μš”.
C. I want to send this letter by hand, not email. βœ‰οΈ
Answer
이메일이 μ•„λ‹ˆλΌ μ†μœΌλ‘œ 직접 이 νŽΈμ§€λ₯Ό 보내고 μ‹Άμ–΄μš”.
D. Writing a letter takes more time, but it feels more special. ⏳
Answer
νŽΈμ§€λ₯Ό μ“°λŠ” 건 μ‹œκ°„μ΄ 더 κ±Έλ¦¬μ§€λ§Œ 더 νŠΉλ³„ν•˜κ²Œ λŠκ»΄μ Έμš”.
E. I keep all the letters I've received over the years. πŸ“¦
Answer
λͺ‡ λ…„ λ™μ•ˆ 받은 νŽΈμ§€λ₯Ό λͺ¨λ‘ λ³΄κ΄€ν•˜κ³  μžˆμ–΄μš”.
F. She prepared the gift with great sincerity. 🎁
Answer
κ·Έλ…€λŠ” 정성을 λ‹€ν•΄ 선물을 μ€€λΉ„ν–ˆμ–΄μš”.
G. You can tell this dish was made with care. 🍲
Answer
이 μŒμ‹μ€ 정성이 담겨 μžˆλ‹€λŠ” κ±Έ μ•Œ 수 μžˆμ–΄μš”.
H. He wrapped the present with such care. πŸŽ€
Answer
κ·ΈλŠ” μ •μ„±μŠ€λŸ½κ²Œ 선물을 포μž₯ν–ˆμ–΄μš”.
I. Sincerity matters more than the price of the gift. πŸ’°
Answer
μ„ λ¬Όμ˜ 가격보닀 정성이 더 μ€‘μš”ν•΄μš”.
J. I want to put my full sincerity into this letter. πŸ’Œ
Answer
이 νŽΈμ§€μ— 제 정성을 λ‹€ λ‹΄κ³  μ‹Άμ–΄μš”.
πŸ“š
Reference: νŽΈμ§€ & μ •μ„±
  • νŽΈμ§€λ₯Ό μ“°λ‹€/λ°›λ‹€/보내닀/λΆ€μΉ˜λ‹€
  • 정성을 λ‹€ν•˜λ‹€/λ‹΄λ‹€
  • 정성이 담겨 μžˆλ‹€, μ •μ„±μŠ€λŸ½κ²Œ
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Exercise 2 β€” Word Recall: μ „λ‹¬ν•˜λ‹€, 고맙닀, 진심 πŸ“¬

A. I want to convey my feelings to you. πŸ’­
Answer
제 λ§ˆμŒμ„ λ‹Ήμ‹ μ—κ²Œ μ „λ‹¬ν•˜κ³  μ‹Άμ–΄μš”.
B. Please deliver this message to him. πŸ“¨
Answer
이 λ©”μ‹œμ§€λ₯Ό κ·Έμ—κ²Œ 전달해 μ£Όμ„Έμš”.
C. The news was conveyed to everyone quickly. ⚑
Answer
κ·Έ μ†Œμ‹μ€ λͺ¨λ‘μ—κ²Œ λΉ λ₯΄κ²Œ μ „λ‹¬λ˜μ—ˆμ–΄μš”.
D. I delivered the package to my neighbor. πŸ“¦
Answer
μ΄μ›ƒμ—κ²Œ κ·Έ 택배λ₯Ό μ „λ‹¬ν–ˆμ–΄μš”.
E. Thank you so much for your kindness. πŸ™
Answer
μΉœμ ˆμ„ λ² ν’€μ–΄ μ€˜μ„œ 정말 κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš”.
F. I'm thankful that you remembered my birthday. πŸŽ‚
Answer
제 생일을 κΈ°μ–΅ν•΄ μ€˜μ„œ κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš”.
G. I felt thankful tears welling up. 😒
Answer
고마운 λ§ˆμŒμ— 눈물이 λ‚¬μ–΄μš”.
H. I sincerely thank you for everything. πŸ’–
Answer
λͺ¨λ“  것에 μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ κ°μ‚¬ν•΄μš”.
I. I could feel her sincerity in every word. πŸ—£οΈ
Answer
κ·Έλ…€μ˜ λͺ¨λ“  λ§μ—μ„œ 진심을 λŠλ‚„ 수 μžˆμ—ˆμ–΄μš”.
J. I wrote this letter with my whole sincere heart. πŸ’Œ
Answer
진심을 λ‹€ν•΄μ„œ 이 νŽΈμ§€λ₯Ό μΌμ–΄μš”.
πŸ“š
Reference: μ „λ‹¬ν•˜λ‹€ & 고맙닀 & 진심
  • μ „λ‹¬ν•˜λ‹€ (active) / μ „λ‹¬λ˜λ‹€ (passive)
  • 고맙닀 β†’ κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš”/고마운/κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμ„œ
  • μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ, 진심이 λŠκ»΄μ§€λ‹€/λ‹΄κΈ°λ‹€
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Exercise 3 β€” Conjugation: μ „λ‹¬ν•˜λ‹€ & 고맙닀 πŸ”§

A. 이 μ†Œμ‹μ„ μΉœκ΅¬μ—κ²Œ οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏ.
(I will convey this news to my friend.) πŸ“°
Answer
전달할 κ±°μ˜ˆμš” β†’ future intent.
B. μ–΄μ œ κ·Έ νŽΈμ§€λ₯Ό οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏ.
(I delivered that letter yesterday.) πŸ“¬
Answer
μ „λ‹¬ν–ˆμ–΄μš” β†’ past tense of μ „λ‹¬ν•˜λ‹€.
C. λ©”μ‹œμ§€κ°€ 아직 οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏ μ•Šμ•˜μ–΄μš”.
(The message hasn't been delivered yet.) ⏳
Answer
μ „λ‹¬λ˜μ§€ β†’ μ „λ‹¬λ˜μ§€ μ•Šλ‹€ (passive negative).
D. 제 λ§ˆμŒμ„ οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏ μ‹Άμ–΄μš”.
(I want to convey my feelings.) πŸ’­
Answer
μ „λ‹¬ν•˜κ³  β†’ -κ³  μ‹Άλ‹€ (want to).
E. λ„μ™€μ€˜μ„œ 정말 οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏ.
(Thank you so much for helping.) πŸ™
Answer
κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš” β†’ present tense (γ…‚ irregular).
F. κ·Έλ•ŒλŠ” 정말 οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏ.
(I was really thankful at that time.) ⏰
Answer
κ³ λ§ˆμ› μ–΄μš” β†’ past tense.
G. οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏ λ§ˆμŒμ„ νŽΈμ§€μ— λ‹΄μ•˜μ–΄μš”.
(I put my thankful feelings into the letter.) πŸ’Œ
Answer
고마운 β†’ modifier form before 마음.
H. λ„ˆλ¬΄ οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏμ„œ 눈물이 λ‚¬μ–΄μš”.
(I was so thankful that I cried.) 😒
Answer
κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œ β†’ κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμ„œ (connective -μ•„/μ–΄μ„œ).
I. μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏμŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€.
(I sincerely thank you.) πŸ™‡
Answer
고맙 β†’ κ³ λ§™μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€ (formal present).
J. λ©”μΌλ‘œλ„ οΌΏοΌΏοΌΏοΌΏ 수 μžˆμ–΄μš”.
(You can deliver it by email too.) πŸ’»
Answer
전달할 β†’ modifier + 수 μžˆλ‹€ (ability).
πŸ“š
Reference: Conjugation
  • μ „λ‹¬ν•˜λ‹€ β†’ μ „λ‹¬ν•΄μš”/μ „λ‹¬ν–ˆμ–΄μš”/전달할
  • μ „λ‹¬λ˜λ‹€ β†’ μ „λ‹¬λΌμš”/μ „λ‹¬λ˜μ§€ μ•Šλ‹€
  • 고맙닀 (γ…‚ irregular) β†’ κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš”/고마운/κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμ„œ/κ³ λ§™μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€
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Exercise 4 β€” Pattern: νŽΈμ§€ vs λ©”λͺ¨ & 고맙닀 vs κ°μ‚¬ν•˜λ‹€ πŸͺž

A. I left a quick note on the fridge. (λ©”λͺ¨) 🧊
Answer
냉μž₯고에 κ°„λ‹¨ν•œ λ©”λͺ¨λ₯Ό λ‚¨κ²Όμ–΄μš”.
B. I wrote a heartfelt letter to my parents. (νŽΈμ§€) πŸ’Œ
Answer
λΆ€λͺ¨λ‹˜κ»˜ λ§ˆμŒμ„ 담은 νŽΈμ§€λ₯Ό μΌμ–΄μš”.
C. Don't forget to leave a note for the delivery person. (λ©”λͺ¨) 🚚
Answer
λ°°λ‹¬μ›μ—κ²Œ λ©”λͺ¨λ₯Ό λ‚¨κΈ°λŠ” 것을 μžŠμ§€ λ§ˆμ„Έμš”.
D. This letter took me hours to write. (νŽΈμ§€) ⏰
Answer
이 νŽΈμ§€λ₯Ό μ“°λŠ” 데 λͺ‡ μ‹œκ°„μ΄ κ±Έλ Έμ–΄μš”.
E. Thanks for the coffee! (고맙닀, casual) β˜•
Answer
컀피 κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš”!
F. Thank you for your continued support. (κ°μ‚¬ν•˜λ‹€, formal) 🀝
Answer
λ³€ν•¨μ—†λŠ” 지원에 κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€.
G. I'm so thankful to have friends like you. (고맙닀) πŸ‘¬
Answer
λ„ˆ 같은 μΉœκ΅¬κ°€ μžˆμ–΄μ„œ 정말 κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œ.
H. We sincerely appreciate your cooperation. (κ°μ‚¬ν•˜λ‹€, formal) 🏒
Answer
ν˜‘μ‘°ν•΄ μ£Όμ…”μ„œ μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ κ°μ‚¬λ“œλ¦½λ‹ˆλ‹€.
I. Thanks for waiting for me. (고맙닀) ⏳
Answer
κΈ°λ‹€λ € μ€˜μ„œ κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš”.
J. The company expressed its gratitude to all employees. (κ°μ‚¬ν•˜λ‹€) 🏒
Answer
νšŒμ‚¬λŠ” λͺ¨λ“  μ§μ›μ—κ²Œ 감사λ₯Ό ν‘œν–ˆμ–΄μš”.
πŸ“š
Reference: Synonym Pairs
  • νŽΈμ§€ = a proper letter
  • λ©”λͺ¨ = a brief casual note
  • 고맙닀 = casual/personal thanks
  • κ°μ‚¬ν•˜λ‹€ = formal gratitude
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Exercise 5 β€” Mixed Mastery: "Writing From the Heart" πŸ’ŒπŸ’–

A. I want to write a letter filled with sincerity to thank her. 🌷
Answer
κ·Έλ…€μ—κ²Œ κ°μ‚¬ν•˜κΈ° μœ„ν•΄ 정성이 λ‹΄κΈ΄ νŽΈμ§€λ₯Ό μ“°κ³  μ‹Άμ–΄μš”.
B. Conveying your true feelings in a letter means more than just saying thanks. πŸ“¬
Answer
νŽΈμ§€μ— 진심을 μ „λ‹¬ν•˜λŠ” 것은 κ·Έλƒ₯ 고맙닀고 λ§ν•˜λŠ” 것보닀 더 큰 μ˜λ―Έκ°€ μžˆμ–΄μš”.
C. I felt truly thankful when I read the sincere letter. πŸ™
Answer
κ·Έ 진심 μ–΄λ¦° νŽΈμ§€λ₯Ό 읽고 정말 고마운 마음이 λ“€μ—ˆμ–΄μš”.
D. Even a short letter can convey deep sincerity. πŸ’Œ
Answer
짧은 νŽΈμ§€λΌλ„ κΉŠμ€ 정성을 전달할 수 μžˆμ–΄μš”.
E. I wrote this letter with all my heart to say thank you. πŸ’–
Answer
κ³ λ§™λ‹€λŠ” 말을 μ „ν•˜κΈ° μœ„ν•΄ 온 λ§ˆμŒμ„ λ‹€ν•΄ 이 νŽΈμ§€λ₯Ό μΌμ–΄μš”.
F. When sincerity is delivered well, the other person truly feels grateful. 🌟
Answer
정성이 잘 μ „λ‹¬λ˜λ©΄ μƒλŒ€λ°©λ„ μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ κ³ λ§ˆμ›€μ„ λŠκ»΄μš”.
G. I want my letter to convey both my gratitude and my sincere feelings. πŸ“
Answer
제 νŽΈμ§€κ°€ 감사함과 진심 μ–΄λ¦° λ§ˆμŒμ„ λͺ¨λ‘ μ „λ‹¬ν–ˆμœΌλ©΄ μ’‹κ² μ–΄μš”.
H. Writing a thank-you letter with sincerity is a small but meaningful gesture. ✨
Answer
정성을 λ‹΄μ•„ 감사 νŽΈμ§€λ₯Ό μ“°λŠ” 것은 μž‘μ§€λ§Œ 의미 μžˆλŠ” ν–‰λ™μ΄μ—μš”.
I. I'm truly thankful that you took the time to read my letter. πŸ™
Answer
제 νŽΈμ§€λ₯Ό 읽어 μ£Όμ…”μ„œ μ§„μ‹¬μœΌλ‘œ κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš”.
J. A letter written with sincerity always conveys real feelings. πŸ’Œ
Answer
정성을 λ‹΄μ•„ μ“΄ νŽΈμ§€λŠ” 항상 진심을 μ „λ‹¬ν•΄μš”.
πŸ“š
Reference: All 5 Words
  • νŽΈμ§€ = letter
  • μ •μ„± = sincerity/devoted care
  • μ „λ‹¬ν•˜λ‹€ = to convey/deliver
  • 고맙닀 = to be thankful
  • 진심 = true/sincere feelings
πŸŽ‰ νŽΈμ§€, μ •μ„±, μ „λ‹¬ν•˜λ‹€, 고맙닀, 진심 β€” 이제 μ •μ„±κ³Ό 진심을 λ‹΄μ•„ λ§ˆμŒμ„ 전달할 수 μžˆμ–΄μš”! 정말 κ³ λ§ˆμ›Œμš”! πŸŽ‰πŸ’Œ