How to Say "Thank you" in Korean | Korean Expression
Quick Answer: "Thank you" in Korean is "고마워요." (gomawoyo.). Level: A1.
"고마워요." means "Thank you" in Korean. This expression showcases natural Korean sentence structure. Practice this phrase to build your Korean fluency.
What does "Thank you" mean in Korean?
The Korean sentence "고마워요." translates to "Thank you." in English. This line matches the English meaning, "Thank you", but it keeps the mood soft. The "-요" ending makes it gentle and kind.
Pronunciation guide: gomawoyo.
Korean Sentence Structure Breakdown
Korean follows a Subject-Object-Verb (SOV) word order, which is different from English (SVO). In "고마워요.", the verb comes at the end of the sentence. Here is the word-by-word breakdown: • 고마워요 (gomawoyo)
Korean sentences always end with the verb. Get comfortable with putting the action word last.
Why This Korean Expression Sounds Natural
English depends on voice tone for warmth. Korean bakes warmth into the sentence, so "Thank you" sounds like a friendly whisper.
Cultural Insight
한국어는 감정을 드러낼 때도 부드러운 말투로 마음의 온기를 전해요.
Examples
고마워요. — gomawoyo. — Thank you.
오늘은 고마워요. — oneuleun gomawoyo. — Today, thank you
지금 고마워요. — jigeum gomawoyo. — Right now, thank you
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