How to say "Thank you" in Korean

Meaning

A standard polite way to say 'thank you' in Korean.

Usage

Use this phrase in formal or polite situations, such as with strangers, elders, or in professional settings. It is the most common way to express gratitude in Korean.

Example sentences

• I received a gift from my teacher.

  선생님께서 선물을 주셔서 감사합니다.

• Thank you for your help.

  도와주셔서 감사합니다.

Related expressions

• 고마워요gomawoyo— A casual way to say 'thank you', used with friends or people younger than you.

  More informal than 감사합니다.

• 감사gamsa— A short form of 감사합니다, often used in casual writing or speech.

  Less common in spoken language but seen in texts or notes.