Dictionary — Entry No. 0054
감사합니다
gamsahamnida · expression
감사합니다
gamsahamnida
[gam-SA-ham-ni-da]
Expression
Beginner
Meaning
감사합니다 means “thank you” in formal, polite Korean. It is built from 감사 (gamsa), meaning “gratitude” or “appreciation,” combined with 합니다 (hamnida), the formal polite verb ending. This is the most respectful and standard way to express thanks, appropriate for strangers, elders, and professional settings.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
You will hear 감사합니다 constantly at K-Pop award shows — idols bow deeply and say it when accepting trophies or thanking fans for their support. Groups like BTS and BLACKPINK frequently use it in speeches at the Melon Music Awards and MAMAs, often paired with 아미 여러분, 감사합니다 (“ARMY, thank you”). In K-Dramas, characters use it in formal workplace scenes or when speaking to elders, making it one of the first phrases fans naturally pick up from watching their favorite shows.
Example Sentences
이 상을 받게 되어 정말 감사합니다.
I sang-eul batge doeeo jeongmal gamsahamnida.
I am truly grateful to receive this award.
팬 여러분의 사랑에 감사합니다.
Paen yeoreobunui sarang-e gamsahamnida.
Thank you for the love of all our fans.
도와주셔서 감사합니다.
Dowajusyeoseo gamsahamnida.
Thank you for helping me.
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