Korean expression
고마운 거지
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고마운 거지 means "naturally grateful; of course grateful" in Korean.
How it works here
‘고마운’ plus ‘거지’ presents gratitude as the natural conclusion.
Key expression
-ㄴ 거지
A casual conclusion that the preceding state or judgment is natural
‘-ㄴ 거지’ casually summarizes the preceding point as a natural or obvious conclusion.
When it's used
Used to add a concluding judgment based on what has already been said.
The line
고마운거지.
Of course you're grateful.
The speaker organizes the surrounding circumstances and adds a conclusion.
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More examples
처음이라 서툰 거지 너무 걱정하지 마.
You're just awkward because it's your first time, so don't worry too much.
이미 늦었으니 오늘은 집에 가는 게 맞는 거지.
Since it's already late, going home today is the right thing to do.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
고마운 거지
고마운거지.
Of course you're grateful.
- A situation in which someone immediately refuses without considering the circumstances.
- A situation in which someone pretends not to have heard the other person and changes the subject.
- A situation in which someone wraps up what was said before and casually adds an obvious conclusion.
Show the answer
A situation in which someone wraps up what was said before and casually adds an obvious conclusion.
a casual conclusion that the preceding state or judgment is natural. ‘-ㄴ 거지’ casually summarizes the preceding point as a natural or obvious conclusion.
Other words in this line
- 고맙다
- To be grateful; to appreciate
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