English–Korean
“visit to a grave” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationseongmyo
Example
이번 주말에 성묘를 하러 갈 거예요.i beon chu ma re seong myo reul ha reo kal kkeo ye yo
We plan to visit our ancestors' graves this weekend.
How to say “visit to a grave” in Korean
“Visit to a grave” in Korean is 성묘 (seongmyo).
A respectful visit to an ancestor's grave, marked by a bow or quiet remembrance.
Example sentences with 성묘
추석에는 친척들과 성묘를 지냈어요.chu seo ge neun chin cheok tteul gwa seong myo reul chi nae sseo yo
During Chuseok, I went with my relatives to pay our respects at our ancestors' graves.
Tips for using 성묘
- The word carries a sense of ceremony and remembrance, so it is more specific than a casual stop at a cemetery.