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.
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.
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.