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감사

gamsa
noun★Beginner— gratitude
formal

Gratitude or thanks, often expressed formally or sincerely.

회사에서 연말 감사금을 받았다.

I received a year-end bonus from the company.

💡

Often used in formal or polite contexts, such as business or official settings.

💰Finance
formal

An audit or inspection, particularly in financial or legal contexts.

감사관은 회계 장부를 검토했다.

The auditor reviewed the accounting books.

💡

In this context, '감사' refers to the process of examining financial records for accuracy and compliance.

Collocations

감사합니다thank you감사 인사expression of gratitude감사 감사thank you very much

Synonyms

고마움감사함감사표현

Antonyms

불만원망

Related Phrases

감사합니다phrase
thank you
감사 인사phrase
expression of gratitude

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Use

'감사합니다' is a formal way to say 'thank you.' For more casual situations, '고마워' (gomawo) is commonly used.

⚡Gold Rule

Politeness

In Korean culture, expressing gratitude formally is important in professional and respectful settings.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Sino-Korean word '감사' (感謝), meaning 'to feel gratitude' or 'to express thanks.'

📝Usage Notes

In Korean, '감사' is often used in formal or polite contexts, such as business or official settings. It can also refer to an audit or inspection in financial or legal contexts.

Word Breakdown

감
feel
root
+
사
thank
root
한영사전

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