You're Welcome in Korean: 아니에요, 천만에요

"You're welcome" in Korean is mostly 아니에요 (anieyo). Literally "it’s nothing." 천만에요 exists, but Koreans rarely say it out loud.

After 감사합니다, the natural reply isn’t a French-style mirror. 아니에요 downplays the favor: more humble, more Korean.

Politeness levels

Related phrases

• 별말씀을요 (byeolmalsseumeulyo): Don’t mention it
• 괜찮아요 (gwaenchanayo): It’s fine / no worries
• 제가 더 고마워요 (jega deo gomawoyo): I should thank you

Field tip

A simple 네 plus a smile also works. You don’t need a long sentence.

Common mistake

Don’t answer 감사합니다 with 고마워요: you end up thanking each other in a loop.

Go further

Practice these phrases in Seonsaengnim lessons and dictionary, with native audio and flashcards.