English–Korean
“commemorate” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkinyeomhada
Example
오늘은 우리 결혼기념일을 기념해요.o neu reun u ri kyeol hon gi nyeo mi reul ki nyeom hae yo
Today, we are celebrating our wedding anniversary.
How to say “commemorate” in Korean
“Commemorate” in Korean is 기념하다 (kinyeomhada).
Marking a special day or event so it remains remembered, often through a ceremony or an object.
Example sentences with 기념하다
박물관은 다음 달에 개관 50주년을 기념합니다.pang mul gwa neun ta eum ta re kae gwan 50 chu nyeo neul ki nyeom ham ni da
The museum will commemorate the 50th anniversary of its opening next month.
Tips for using 기념하다
- For events such as wedding anniversaries, Korean uses this verb in situations where English often prefers celebrate, while commemorate can sound more formal or solemn.