감사
감사합니다.
Thank you.
The feeling of being thankful or appreciative.
저는 당신의 도움에 정말 감사합니다.
I am truly grateful for your help.
그는 그녀의 선물에 감사를 표했습니다.
He expressed his gratitude for her gift.
감사 is often used in formal or polite contexts. It can stand alone as a noun or be part of phrases like '감사합니다' (thank you) or '감사드립니다' (I thank you, very formal).
A polite expression of thanks, often used in written or spoken Korean.
감사 인사드립니다.
Please accept my thanks.
In modern usage, 감사 is frequently combined with 하다 (to do) to form the verb '감사하다' (to thank).
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Politeness Levels
감사 is formal and polite. For casual situations, use '고마워요' or '고마워'. To sound more natural, practice combining 감사 with 하다: '감사합니다' (I thank you) or '감사해요' (I thank you, casual).
Gold Rule
When to Use 감사
Use 감사 in formal settings, written communication, or when addressing someone older or in a higher position. Avoid using it in very casual or intimate contexts.
Word Origin
From Middle Korean 감ᄉᆞᆯ (gamsol), combining 감 (gam, 'to feel') and ᄉᆞᆯ (sol, 'heart/mind'). The modern form 감사 emerged in the 20th century as a noun form of the verb 감사하다.
Usage Notes
감사 is used in both spoken and written Korean, often in formal settings. It is less common in casual speech compared to '고맙다' (to be thankful), but it is the standard term in written language and polite exchanges. The verb form '감사하다' is more versatile and widely used in daily conversation.