How to say “Thank you” in Korean
The most common way to say “thank you” in Korean. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
감사합니다
In a sentence
English
Thank you, please.
Korean
감사합니다, 부탁합니다
Frequently asked
How do you say "Thank you" in Korean?
"Thank you" in Korean is "감사합니다". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "감사합니다" written in Korean?
Korean uses the Hangul (Korean alphabet), an alphabet. "감사합니다" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "감사합니다" in Korean?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "감사합니다" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "감사합니다" mean in English?
"감사합니다" is the Korean way of saying "Thank you" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Thank you" in Korean?
Many languages — including Korean — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "감사합니다" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Korean spoken?
Korean is spoken by an estimated 77 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Korean dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Korean dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "감사합니다" or any other Korean text.