English–Korean

“memory” in Korean

Korean

Also추억 (chueok) · 기억력 (kieongnyeok)

Pronunciation

Romanizationkieok

Example

어제 일은 아직도 기억에 남아 있어요.eo je i reun a jik tto ki eo ge na ma i sseo yo

Yesterday's events are still in my memory.

Illustration for 기억 (memory)

How to say “memory” in Korean

“Memory” in Korean is 기억 (kieok).

The mind's stored record of what happened or what was learned, ready to return when needed.

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

Example sentences with 기억

사진을 보니 기억이 되살아났다.sa ji neul po ni ki eo gi toe sa ra nat tta

Seeing the photo revived the memory.

Tips for using 기억

  • In English, remembrance is common in phrases about honoring people or events, whereas memory fits everyday stories about things someone learned or experienced.

Other Korean words for “memory”

그곳은 우리에게 좋은 추억으로 남아 있어요.keu go seun u ri e ge cho eun chu eo geu ro na ma i sseo yo

That place remains a good memory for us.

최근에 기억력이 점점 나빠졌어요.choe geu ne ki eong nyeo gi cheom jeom na ppa jeo sseo yo

My memory has been getting worse lately.

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