천만에요(cheon-man-e-yo, cheonmaneyo)
천만에요 is a humble expression used to respond to thanks, meaning 'not at all' or 'you're welcome.'
Nuances
- Humble response that minimizes the burden of thanks
- Abbreviation of '천만의 말씀', sounding polite and respectful
- Used mainly as a spoken reply to verbal thanks
When to use
Thanking, Everyday conversation, Formal occasions
In context
천만에요 is used mainly as a polite and humble reply to thanks. It fits both casual and formal contexts but is more natural in everyday polite conversations rather than very stiff formal settings.