English–Korean

“commemoration” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkinyeom

Example

이 컵은 기념으로 받은 거예요.i keo beun ki nyeo meu ro pa deun keo ye yo

I received this cup as a memento.

Illustration for 기념 (commemoration)

How to say “commemoration” in Korean

“Commemoration” in Korean is 기념 (kinyeom).

A deliberate way of keeping a person or event present in memory, whether through a keepsake or a shared occasion.

Full entry for 기념: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 기념

결혼기념사진을 액자에 넣었어요.kyeol hon gi nyeom sa ji neul aek jja e neo eo sseo yo

I framed the photograph commemorating the wedding.

Tips for using 기념

  • When 기념 (ginyeom, "commemoration") modifies another noun, it often explains why an item or event exists, such as marking a special occasion.

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