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Thanking & Apologizing

Learn how to politely express gratitude, apologize, and get someone's attention in everyday situations.

Key Phrases

Thanking · 3 ways to say it

감사합니다.

polite

gamsahamnida.

Thank you.

Standard polite form, use with strangers or staff.

고마워요.

neutral

gomawoyo.

Thanks.

Use with colleagues or acquaintances.

고마워.

casual

gomawo.

Thanks.

Only with close friends or someone younger.

Responding to thanks

아니에요.

neutral

anieyo.

You're welcome. / It's nothing.

Literally means 'it is not'.

Apologizing · 3 ways to say it

죄송합니다.

polite

joesonghamnida.

I'm sorry.

Standard polite apology for mistakes or bumping into someone.

미안해요.

neutral

mianhaeyo.

Sorry.

A softer apology for minor things.

미안해.

casual

mianhae.

Sorry.

Only with close friends.

Responding to apology

괜찮아요.

neutral

gwaenchanayo.

It's okay.

Use this to reassure someone.

Getting attention · 2 ways to say it

실례합니다.

polite

sillyehamnida.

Excuse me.

Use when interrupting or trying to pass by.

저기요.

neutral

jeogiyo.

Excuse me.

Use to call a waiter or get someone's attention.

Practice Dialogue

Traveler
아, 죄송합니다.
a, joesonghamnida.
Local
괜찮아요.
gwaenchanayo.
Traveler
저기요, 지갑이에요.
jeogiyo, jigabieyo.
Local
아, 제 지갑이에요! 감사합니다.
a, je jigabieyo! gamsahamnida.
Traveler
아니에요.
anieyo.
Local
정말 고마워요.
jeongmal gomawoyo.

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