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The most popular and well-known way to say thank you in Korean is 감사합니다 , but there are plenty of other expressions you can use to convey gratitude according to formality.

For example, you wouldn’t necessarily thank your boss the same way you’d thank a close friend—and vice versa.

In this post, find out exactly how and when to use “thank you” in Korean across different contexts.

If you prefer a video lesson, you can watch this clip from our YouTube channel (though we’ll cover some additional phrases in the written lesson below):

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How Formality Affects the Way You Say “Thank You” in Korean

In English, giving thanks is quite straightforward. “Thank you” is appropriate for most contexts, while “thanks” can be a bit more casual.

It’s a little different in Korean.

As you know, respect and etiquette is kind of a big deal in Korean culture, and the social rules trickle down to how you speak.

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