English–Korean

“cultural property” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationmunhwajae

Example

이 박물관에는 문화재가 많이 전시되어 있어요.i pang mul gwa ne neun mun hwa jae ga ma ni cheon si doe eo i sseo yo

Many cultural properties are on display in this museum.

Illustration for 문화재 (cultural property)

How to say “cultural property” in Korean

“Cultural property” in Korean is 문화재 (munhwajae).

A preserved piece of the past that carries cultural meaning, whether it is something people made or a place they used.

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

Example sentences with 문화재

이 고택은 문화재로 지정되어 있어요.i ko tae geun mun hwa jae ro chi jeong doe eo i sseo yo

This old house has been designated as a cultural property.

Tips for using 문화재

  • English speakers may hear heritage as including traditions, but this word specifically highlights a preserved object or place from the past.

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