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How to say You're Welcome in Korean: cheon man e yo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When do Koreans say "You're welcome" — 천만에요 (cheonmaneyo)?

When someone says thank you after you helped them. A humble and polite response showing modesty.

Q2. What's the difference between 천만에요, 천만에, and 천만의 말씀입니다?

천만에요 (cheonmaneyo) = polite standard. 천만에 (cheonmane) = casual with friends. 천만의 말씀입니다 (cheonmanui malsseumimnida) = very formal.

Q3. Are there other ways to say "You're welcome"?

Yes: 별말씀을요 (byeolmalsseumeulyo) = Don't mention it, 아니에요 (anieyo) = It's nothing.

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What does "천만에요 (cheonmaneyo)" mean?

천만에요 (cheonmaneyo) means "You're welcome." Very humble polite response. 천만 (cheonman) = ten million / not at all (humble meaning: it's nothing compared to), 에요 (eyo) = it is (polite). Literally downplaying your effort.

Polite: 천만에요 (cheon-man-e-yo) - Standard
Formal: 천만의 말씀입니다 (cheon-man-ui mal-sseum-im-ni-da) - Very formal, business
Casual: 천만에 (cheon-man-e) - Friends, casual

Grammar Breakdown

천만 (cheon-man) = ten million / not at all (humble expression)
에요 (e-yo) = it is (polite ending)
천만 (cheon-man) + 에요 (e-yo) → 천만에요 (cheon-man-e-yo) = not at all + it is → You're welcome (polite)
→ 천만에요 (cheon-man-e-yo) = You're welcome.

When to Use It

1. After help: Someone says thank you.
2. After gift: Show modesty.
3. Service: Customer thanks you.

Real-Life Examples

천만에요. 도움이 되어 기뻐요. (cheonmaneyo. doumi doeeo gippeoyo.) cheon-man-e-yo. do-um-i doe-eo gi-ppeo-yo.

You're welcome. I'm glad I could help.

천만의 말씀입니다. 별말씀을요. (cheonmanui malsseumimnida. byeolmalsseumeulyo.) cheon-man-ui mal-sseum-im-ni-da. byeol-mal-sseum-eul-yo.

You're welcome. Don't mention it. (Very formal)

천만에. 언제든 말해. (cheonmane. eonjedeun malhae.) cheon-man-e. eon-je-deun mal-hae.

You're welcome. Tell me anytime. (Casual)

아니에요. 천만에요. (anieyo. cheonmaneyo.) a-ni-e-yo. cheon-man-e-yo.

It's nothing. You're welcome.

Similar Expressions

• 별말씀을요 (byeolmalsseumeulyo) - Don't mention it
• 아니에요 (anieyo) - It's nothing / No worries
• 괜찮아요 (gwaenchanayo) - It's okay

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