Knowing how to be polite is essential for any Korean language learner. After today’s free lesson you’ll be able to say "thank you," "excuse me," "sorry," and use other polite Korean expressions with confidence. Listen carefully to the pronunciation and practice saying the Korean phrases aloud .
You'll become an expert in saying thank you in Korean in no time!
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감사합니다.
Gamsahamnida.
Thank you.
죄송한데요
jwoesonghandeyo
Excuse me please (formal)
저기요 / 잠시만요
Jeogiyo / jamshimanyo
Excuse me (casual)
죄송합니다
jwoesonghamnida
Sorry (formal)
미안합니다
mianhamnida
Sorry (casual)
도와주셔서 감사합니다
dowajusyeoseo gamsahamnida
Thanks for your help (formal)
도와주셔서 고마워요
dowajusyeoseo gomaweoyo
Thanks for your help (casual)
정말 감사합니다
jeongmal gamsahamnida
Thank you very much
대단히 고맙습니다
daedani gomabseumnida
Many thanks
천만에요
heonmaneyo
You're welcome
정말 친절하시군요
jeongmal chinjeolhashigunyo
That is very kind
당신은 참 친절하시군요
dangshineun cham chinjeolhashigunyo
How kind of you (formal)
아주 친절하시네요
aju chinjeolhashineyo
How kind of you (casual)
You’ve added a whole host of new words to your Korean vocabulary bank. I hope you enjoyed this lesson!
If you want to learn more polite words in Korean or other Korean salutations then check these lessons out!
Anyoung hee gaseyo!
Sujung Lee: Rocket Korean
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