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How to Say Thank in Korean: Essential EPS-TOPIK Verb Quiz

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How do Koreans say "Thank"?

감사하다([gam-sa-ha-da/thank]) means to feel grateful. In polite speech, say 감사해요([gam-sa-hae-yo]) or 감사합니다.

Q2. How do I say "thanked"?

감사했어요([gam-sa-hae-sseo-yo/thanked]) is the polite past form. Example: 도와줘서 감사했어요 (I was thankful you helped).

Q3. How do I say "have to thank"?

감사해야 해요([gam-sa-hae-ya hae-yo/have to thank]) means you must express gratitude. Example: 부모님께 감사해야 해요 (I have to thank my parents).

EPS TOPIK Learn More: How to Say "Thank" in Korean - 감사하다([gam-sa-ha-da/thank])

What does "감사하다([gam-sa-ha-da/thank])" mean?

감사하다([gam-sa-ha-da/thank]) means "to thank". To feel grateful, show appreciation, express gratitude.

Casual: 감사해 (gam-sa-hae)
Polite: 감사해요 (gam-sa-hae-yo)
Formal: 감사합니다 (gam-sa-ham-ni-da)

Grammar Breakdown

감사하다([gam-sa-ha-da/thank]) = 감사 (gratitude) + 하다 (do)
감사했어요([gam-sa-hae-sseo-yo/thanked]) = 감사했 + 어요 (thanked + polite)
감사하고 싶어요([gam-sa-ha-go si-peo-yo/want to thank]) = 감사하 + 고 싶어요 (thank + want to)
감사해야 해요([gam-sa-hae-ya hae-yo/have to thank]) = 감사해야 + 해요 (thank + have to)
감사하지 마세요([gam-sa-ha-ji ma-se-yo/don't thank]) = 감사하지 + 마세요 (thank + please don't)

When to Use It (EPS-TOPIK Style)

1. Daily: “감사해요? (gam-sa-hae-yo)” Do you thank?
2. Past: 감사했어요([gam-sa-hae-sseo-yo/thanked]) thanked.
3. Duty: 감사해야 해요([gam-sa-hae-ya hae-yo/have to thank]) have to thank.
4. Warning: 감사하지 마세요([gam-sa-ha-ji ma-se-yo/don't thank]) don't thank.

Real-Life Examples - A-B-A-B Dialogue (EPS-TOPIK)

A: 누가 도와줬을 때 감사해요? A: nu-ga do-wa-jwo-sseul ttae gam-sa-hae-yo?

A: Do you thank when someone helps?

B: 네, 항상 감사해요. B: ne, hang-sang gam-sa-hae-yo.

B: Yes, I always feel thankful.

A: 어떻게 감사해요? A: eo-tteo-ke gam-sa-hae-yo?

A: How do you show thanks?

B: 고맙다고 말하고 허리 숙여 감사해요. B: go-map-da-go mal-ha-go heo-ri su-gyeo gam-sa-hae-yo.

B: I say thank you and bow gratefully. - 감사하다([gam-sa-ha-da/thank])

A: 어제 도와준 동료한테 감사했어요? A: eo-je do-wa-jun dong-ryo-han-te gam-sa-hae-sseo-yo?

A: Did you thank your colleague who helped yesterday?

B: 네, 점심 사면서 감사했어요. B: ne, jeom-sim sa-myeon-seo gam-sa-hae-sseo-yo.

B: Yes, I thanked him by buying lunch.

A: 뭐라고 감사했어요? A: mwo-ra-go gam-sa-hae-sseo-yo?

A: What did you say to thank?

B: 정말 감사하다고 했어요. B: jeong-mal gam-sa-ha-da-go hae-sseo-yo.

B: I said thank you very much. - 감사했어요([gam-sa-hae-sseo-yo/thanked])

A: 사장님한테 감사해야 해요? A: sa-jang-nim-han-te gam-sa-hae-ya hae-yo?

A: Do you have to thank the boss?

B: 네, 꼭 감사해야 해요. B: ne, kkok gam-sa-hae-ya hae-yo.

B: Yes, I must thank him.

A: 왜 감사해야 해요? A: wae gam-sa-hae-ya hae-yo?

A: Why do you have to thank?

B: 휴가 허락해 주셔서 감사해야 해요. B: hyu-ga heo-rak-hae ju-syeo-seo gam-sa-hae-ya hae-yo.

B: I have to thank him for approving vacation. - 감사해야 해요([gam-sa-hae-ya hae-yo/have to thank])

Similar Expressions (EPS-TOPIK)

• 감사하다([gam-sa-ha-da/thank]) thank
- 감사했어요([gam-sa-hae-sseo-yo/thanked]) thanked
- 감사하고 싶어요([gam-sa-ha-go si-peo-yo/want to thank]) want to thank
- 감사해야 해요([gam-sa-hae-ya hae-yo/have to thank]) have to thank
- 감사하지 마세요([gam-sa-ha-ji ma-se-yo/don't thank]) don't thank

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