감사하다 vs 사례하다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 감사하다
Listen to 사례하다
| 감사하다 | 사례하다 |
|---|---|
gam-SA-ha-da verb | sa-rye-ha-da verb |
| to be thankful; to express gratitude | to give thanks; to show gratitude in a formal way |
How they differ
사례하다 is narrower and more old-fashioned than 감사하다. It is often used in set or literary expressions and can imply making an official acknowledgment or return of thanks rather than simple everyday gratitude.
When to use each
When to use 감사하다: Use 감사하다 for ordinary, general expressions of thanks in modern Korean.
When to use 사례하다: Use 사례하다 only in formal, literary, or very specific traditional contexts where you want an elevated tone.
Side-by-side examples
- 부모님의 은혜에 감사하다.
(I am grateful for my parents' kindness.) - 부모님의 은혜에 사례하다.
(I give thanks for my parents' kindness.)
Register & nuance: 사례하다 is archaic or literary in modern usage, while 감사하다 is the normal formal word for gratitude today.