Korean word

기념사진

Pronunciation

Romanizationkinyeomsajin

Meaning

  • nounkeepsake photo

Example

결혼식에서 기념사진을 찍었어요.kyeol hon si ge seo ki nyeom sa ji neul jji geo sseo yo

We took a keepsake photo at the wedding.

Illustration for 기념사진 (keepsake photo)

More examples

이건 여권용이 아니라 가족 기념사진이에요.i geon yeo gwo nyong i a ni ra ka jok ki nyeom sa ji ni e yo

This is a family keepsake photo, not a passport photo.

Core concept

A photo that serves as a lasting reminder of a meaningful event.

Common phrases

  • 기념사진을 찍다ki nyeom sa ji neul jjik tta

    take a keepsake photo

  • 기념사진 촬영ki nyeom sa jin chwa ryeong

    keepsake photo shoot

  • 단체 기념사진tan che ki nyeom sa jin

    group keepsake photo

Similar words

사진sajin: A visual record of a person, place, or scene captured by a camera.
기념촬영kinyeomchwaryeong: The act of formally taking photos for a ceremony, gathering, or celebration.
단체사진tanchesajin: A single picture containing members of a class, team, family, or other group.
웨딩사진wedingsajin: A photograph connected with a wedding and its celebration.

Definition in Korean

여행·졸업·결혼 등 특정 사건을 기념하기 위해 단체나 개인이 남기는 사진.yeo haeng cho reop kyeol hon teung teuk jjeong sa geo neul ki nyeom ha gi wi hae tan che na kae i ni nam gi neun sa jin

Word origin

기념 (ginyeom, "commemoration") names the act of honoring or remembering an occasion, and 사진 (sajin, "photo") names the picture used to preserve it.

Usage tips

  • The English word keepsake can mean many kinds of treasured objects, while this Korean word points specifically to a photograph linked to an event.

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