Korean word

기념하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkinyeomhada

Meaning

  • verbcommemorate

Example

오늘은 우리 결혼기념일을 기념해요.o neu reun u ri kyeol hon gi nyeo mi reul ki nyeom hae yo

Today, we are celebrating our wedding anniversary.

Illustration for 기념하다 (commemorate)

More examples

박물관은 다음 달에 개관 50주년을 기념합니다.pang mul gwa neun ta eum ta re kae gwan 50 chu nyeo neul ki nyeom ham ni da

The museum will commemorate the 50th anniversary of its opening next month.

Core concept

Marking a special day or event so it remains remembered, often through a ceremony or an object.

Common phrases

  • 개관 50주년을 기념합니다kae gwan 50 chu nyeo neul ki nyeom ham ni da

    commemorate the 50th anniversary of the opening

  • 결혼기념일을 기념했어요kyeol hon gi nyeo mi reul ki nyeom hae sseo yo

    celebrate a wedding anniversary

Similar words

기억하다kieokada: To hold a past experience or person in the mind instead of forgetting.
축하하다chukahada: To show joy and offer good wishes for someone's achievement or happy occasion.

Definition in Korean

특별한 날이나 사건을 존중하고 기억하도록 의식이나 물건으로 표시하는 행위를 가리키는 동사teuk ppyeol han na ri na sa geo neul chon jung ha go ki eo ka do rok ui si gi na mul geo neu ro pyo si ha neun haeng wi reul ka ri ki neun tong sa

Word origin

This Sino-Korean verb combines ideas of recording and keeping something in mind with a verb-forming element.

Usage tips

  • For events such as wedding anniversaries, Korean uses this verb in situations where English often prefers celebrate, while commemorate can sound more formal or solemn.

Other meanings

  • celebrateverb

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