Korean word

기념품

Pronunciation

Romanizationkinyeompum

Meaning

  • nounsouvenir

Example

여행에서 기념품을 샀다.yeo haeng e seo ki nyeom pu meul sat tta

I bought a souvenir on my trip.

Illustration for 기념품 (souvenir)

More examples

친구에게 기념품을 선물했다.chin gu e ge ki nyeom pu meul seon mul haet tta

I gave a friend a souvenir.

Core concept

A tangible reminder of a visit or event that stays with someone after it ends.

Common phrases

  • 기념품 가게ki nyeom pum ka ge

    souvenir shop

  • 기념품을 사다ki nyeom pu meul sa da

    buy a souvenir

  • 기념품을 선물하다ki nyeom pu meul seon mul ha da

    give a souvenir as a gift

Similar words

선물seonmul: Something given to another person as a kind gesture for a special occasion.
토산품tosanpum: A souvenir made or sold in the area where it is purchased.
특산품teukssanpum: A well-known product that comes from a particular region.

Definition in Korean

행사나 방문을 기억하려고 구입하거나 주고받는 물건.haeng sa na pang mu neul ki eo ka ryeo go ku i pa geo na chu go ban neun mul geon

Word origin

It is a Sino-Korean compound built from a word for remembrance and a word for an item, so its form links an object with preserving a memory.

Usage tips

  • In travel talk, it commonly includes a small item bought for personal use, not only something brought home as a gift.

Other meanings

  • keepsakenoun

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