What does ㄱㅅ (gamsa) mean?
- ㄱㅅgamsa
Thanks / thx
Casual: friends and people younger than you
ㄱㅅ (gamsa) means "thanks" or "thx" in Korean texting. It is short for 감사 (gamsa), from 감사합니다 ("thank you").
Where it comes from
ㄱ and ㅅ are the first consonants of 감 and 사. Some people type the double-consonant letter ㄳ, which is the same two sounds squeezed into one key.
How to use ㄱㅅ
It is funny but true: 감사합니다 is one of the most polite ways to say thank you, yet ㄱㅅ is very casual. Shortening it this much turns it into a quick "thx" between friends, classmates or online strangers.
Do not send ㄱㅅ to a boss, teacher or older person. It can look lazy, as if you could not be bothered to type the full word. Write 감사합니다 or 고맙습니다 instead.
ㄱㅅㄱㅅ ("thanks thanks") sounds a little more cheerful. In online communities, ㄱㅅ is also a common short reply when someone shares information.
Examples
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Friend lends you a charger
Classmate sends you the lecture notes
Friend says they will save you a seat
Other ways to say it
| Korean | Meaning | When |
|---|---|---|
| ㄱㅅㄱㅅ | Thanks thanks | More cheerful. |
| ㄳ | Thx | Same thing, typed as one letter. |
| 감사합니다 | Thank you | The full, polite phrase. |
| 고마워 | Thanks | Normal casual way to say thanks. |
Questions learners ask
What does gs mean in Korean texting?
"gs" is ㄱㅅ written in English letters. It stands for 감사, "thanks".
Is ㄱㅅ polite because it comes from 감사합니다?
No. Even though 감사합니다 is polite, shortening it to ㄱㅅ makes it very casual. Use it only with friends.
What is ㄳ?
ㄳ is a single Korean letter made of ㄱ and ㅅ together. It means the same as ㄱㅅ.