땡큐 (ttaengkyu)
Thanks.
Thank a friend with a casual English-flavored expression.
A: 네 자리도 맡았어.
B: 땡큐!
A: I saved you a seat too.
B: Thanks!
Friendly and informal. 감사합니다 is safer with someone you do not know.
From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.
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