고맙다
thankful고맙다. 정말 도움이 되었다.
Thank you. You really helped.
informal
To feel grateful or thankful for something someone has done.
너의 도움에 고맙다.
I'm grateful for your help.
고맙다. 정말 맛있게 먹었다.
Thank you. I really enjoyed the meal.
Commonly used in everyday conversations to express gratitude.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Politeness Levels
Use '고맙다' with close friends or family. For formal situations, use '감사합니다'.
Gold Rule
Gratitude Expression
In Korean culture, expressing gratitude is important, and '고맙다' is a common way to do so in informal settings.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb '고마워하다' (to be grateful), which comes from '고마움' (gratitude) and the verb ending '-다'.
Usage Notes
Often used in informal contexts. For more formal situations, '감사합니다' is preferred.
Word Breakdown
고마움
gratitude
root-다
verb ending
suffix한영사전