Korean · Greetings & Essentials
"You're welcome" in Korean: 천만에요
천만에요cheonmaneyo
You're welcome in Korean is 천만에요 (cheonmaneyo). 천만에요 is a recognizable reply to thanks; 아니에요 or 별말씀을요 often sounds natural in an everyday response.
You're welcome: starting the exchange
천만에요. 도움이 돼서 기뻐요.cheonmaneyo. doumi dwaeseo gippeoyo.
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How to pronounce 천만에요
Say it
cheonmaneyo
/tɕʰʌnmanejo/
천만에요 is read cheonmaneyo. In 아니에요, read the full phrase as anieyo.
"You're welcome" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 천만에요cheonmaneyo | You're welcome The inventory form for you're welcome. | The inventory form for you're welcome. |
| 아니에요anieyo | not at all 천만에요 is a recognizable reply to thanks; 아니에요 or 별말씀을요 often sounds natural in an everyday response. | 천만에요 is a recognizable reply to thanks; 아니에요 or 별말씀을요 often sounds natural in an everyday response. |
How to use 천만에요 in real life
- 1You're welcome: starting the exchange
천만에요. 도움이 돼서 기뻐요.
cheonmaneyo. doumi dwaeseo gippeoyo.
You are welcome. I am glad it helped.
천만에요 is a recognizable reply to thanks; 아니에요 or 별말씀을요 often sounds natural in an everyday response.
- 2You're welcome: adding useful context
천만에요. 언제든 말씀하세요.
cheonmaneyo. eonjedeun malsseumhaseyo.
You are welcome. Ask any time.
This sentence places 천만에요 in a complete exchange.
- 3You're welcome: a different conversation
천만에요. 제가 할 수 있는 일이었어요.
cheonmaneyo. jega hal su inneun irieosseoyo.
You are welcome. It was something I could do.
This sentence places 천만에요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 천만에요
Incorrect: 천만에요. 언제든 말씀해세요.
Correct: 천만에요. 언제든 말씀하세요.
When practicing you're welcome, attach the honorific ending to 하, not the contracted present form 해. The complete correction is 천만에요. 언제든 말씀하세요.
Incorrect: 천만에요. 도움이 돼서 기뻐요이에요.
Correct: 천만에요. 도움이 돼서 기뻐요.
When practicing you're welcome, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 천만에요. 도움이 돼서 기뻐요.
Good to know
천만에요 is a recognizable reply to thanks; 아니에요 or 별말씀을요 often sounds natural in an everyday response.
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Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 천만에요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
천만에요. 도움이 돼서 기뻐요.
cheonmaneyo. doumi dwaeseo gippeoyo.
You are welcome. I am glad it helped.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
천만에요. 언제든 말씀하세요.
cheonmaneyo. eonjedeun malsseumhaseyo.
You are welcome. Ask any time.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "You're welcome" in Korean
What does 천만에요 mean?
You're welcome in Korean is 천만에요 (cheonmaneyo). 천만에요 is a recognizable reply to thanks; 아니에요 or 별말씀을요 often sounds natural in an everyday response.
When should I say 아니에요?
천만에요 is a recognizable reply to thanks; 아니에요 or 별말씀을요 often sounds natural in an everyday response.
How does 아니에요 differ from the basic expression?
아니에요 means “not at all”. 천만에요 is a recognizable reply to thanks; 아니에요 or 별말씀을요 often sounds natural in an everyday response.
Can I use 천만에요 in a full sentence?
천만에요. 도움이 돼서 기뻐요. means “You are welcome. I am glad it helped.” 천만에요 is a recognizable reply to thanks; 아니에요 or 별말씀을요 often sounds natural in an everyday response.
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