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Thank you (formal)
감사합니다. 오늘 도와주셔서 정말 감사합니다.
Thank you. I'm really grateful for your help today.
Used in formal situations, such as business settings, with elders, or with people of higher status.
Use '감사합니다' with superiors, elders, or in professional settings. For friends or peers, use '고마워요' instead.
In Korean culture, expressing gratitude formally is crucial in maintaining respect, especially in business or formal relationships.
Composed of 감사 (gamsa, meaning 'gratitude') + 합니다 (hamnida, a formal verb ending).
This phrase is the most formal way to say 'thank you' in Korean. It is appropriate in professional, respectful, or hierarchical contexts.