고마워요 (gomawoyo) Meaning in Korean
고마워요 · gomawoyo
Meaning
Thank you
A polite everyday way to thank someone. It is less formal than 고맙습니다.
Part of speech: Interjection
Speech level: Polite
Examples
도와줘서 고마워요.
Thank you for helping me.
말해 줘서 고마워요.
Thanks for telling me.
Common questions
How do you reply to 고마워요?
You can reply 아니에요 (“not at all”) or 천만에요 (“you’re welcome”).
What does 고마워요 mean in English?
고마워요 means Thank you. A polite everyday way to thank someone. It is less formal than 고맙습니다.
How do you pronounce and romanize 고마워요?
The romanization is gomawoyo. Romanization is a spelling guide, so listen to the Korean audio above for the pronunciation.
How do you use 고마워요 in Korean?
A polite everyday way to thank someone. It is less formal than 고맙습니다.
What is 고마워요 in Japanese?
A common Japanese equivalent is ありがとう；ありがとうございます. The best translation depends on context and politeness.