고맙다

gomapda
adjectiveBeginner
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.

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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
suffix
한영사전