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“Gomapseumnida” and “Gamsahamnida” — two thank-yous, one English word

September 26, 2026September 26, 2026 by mataXinfo
고맙습니다 (gomapseumnida) word card

One is native Korean, one is Sino-Korean, and the choice is a small signal about distance. Neither is wrong, and most speakers say they do not think about it.

Categories Things They Say Tags gamsahamnida, gomapseumnida, politeness, sino-korean Leave a comment

“Gwaenchanayo” (괜찮아요) — it also means “no thank you”

September 24, 2026September 21, 2026 by mataXinfo
괜찮아요 (gwaenchanayo) word card

The subtitle says “It’s okay” and the character has just declined. If someone offers you something and you actually want it, this is the one word not to say.

Categories Things They Say Tags gwaenchanayo, politeness, refusal, things they say Leave a comment

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