고맙다
gomapdaadjective★Beginner
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.
Collocations
고맙다thank you고맙다I'm grateful
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
고마워phrase
thank you (informal)
고맙습니다phrase
thank you (polite)
💡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