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기념하다 meaning and pronunciation

ginyeomhada · commemorate

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 32489
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 기념하다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    훌륭한 인물이나 특별한 일 등을 오래도록 잊지 않고 마음에 간직하다.

    English: commemorate — Not to forget and keep the memory of an admirable person, special event, etc., for a long time.

    Examples

    • 기념하는 자리.
    • 기념하는 행사.
    • 독립을 기념하다.
    • 업적을 기념하다.
    • 인물을 기념하다.
    • 첫 만남을 기념하다.
Origin
紀念/記念하다
Categories
인간 > 인지 행위

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