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What Does "gomawo" (고마워) Mean in Korean?

Thank you (casual) — the hidden emotional layer and cultural context behind it, not just the dictionary translation.

Meaning

고마워

gomawo

Thank you (casual)

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What Koreans really mean

고마워 (gomawo) is the casual form of thank you in Korean — warm, genuine, and informal. It is appropriate between close friends and romantic partners.

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