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TOPIK 6noun

감지덕지

gamjideokji [감지덕찌]

감지덕지가 · 감지덕지를

deep gratitude, being thankful for whatever one gets

Example

요즘 같은 때에 일자리가 있는 것만도 감지덕지예요.

In times like these, just having a job is something to be grateful for.

Word parts

감 feel지 it덕 blessing지 it

Literally 'feel it, count it a blessing' — humble gratitude.

Good to know

Often -만 해도 감지덕지다 'I'd be grateful for even …'; can sound self-deprecating.