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"Anniversary" in Korean: 기념일
기념일ginyeomil
Anniversary in Korean is 기념일 (ginyeomil). 기념일 is the Korean noun for anniversary; 날짜 asks about its calendar date; 준비하다 describes preparations for the event.
Checking a date
기념일이 언제예요?ginyeomiri eonjeyeyo?
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How to pronounce 기념일
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ginyeomil
/kinjʌmil/
기념일 (ginyeomil) has 3 Hangul syllables. The final ㄹ in 기념일 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
"Anniversary" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 기념일ginyeomil | Anniversary Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 기념일 날짜ginyeomil naljja | anniversary date A useful combination with 기념일. | A useful combination with 기념일. |
| 기념일을ginyeomireul | Anniversary (as an object) Use 을 when 기념일 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 기념일 is the object of an action. |
How to use 기념일 in real life
- 1Checking a date
기념일이 언제예요?
ginyeomiri eonjeyeyo?
When is the anniversary?
기념일이 marks 기념일 as the subject.
- 2Making preparations
기념일을 준비하고 있어요.
ginyeomireul junbihago isseoyo.
I am preparing for the anniversary.
기념일을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 3Inviting someone
기념일에 같이 갈까요?
ginyeomire gachi galkkayo?
Shall we go to the anniversary together?
기념일 appears in a complete sentence for anniversary.
Mistakes English speakers make with 기념일
Incorrect: 기념일가 언제예요?
Correct: 기념일이 언제예요?
When practicing anniversary, use the correct particle or copula after 기념일; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 기념일예요.
Correct: 기념일이에요.
When practicing anniversary, when identifying something as 기념일, use 기념일이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
기념일 is the Korean noun for anniversary; 날짜 asks about its calendar date; 준비하다 describes preparations for the event. The combination 기념일 날짜 (ginyeomil naljja) means anniversary date.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 기념일
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
기념일이 언제예요?
ginyeomiri eonjeyeyo?
When is the anniversary?
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
기념일을 준비하고 있어요.
ginyeomireul junbihago isseoyo.
I am preparing for the anniversary.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Anniversary" in Korean
What does 기념일 mean in Korean?
Anniversary in Korean is 기념일 (ginyeomil). 기념일 is the Korean noun for anniversary; 날짜 asks about its calendar date; 준비하다 describes preparations for the event.
How do I use 기념일 날짜?
기념일 날짜 (ginyeomil naljja) means anniversary date. 기념일 is the Korean noun for anniversary; 날짜 asks about its calendar date; 준비하다 describes preparations for the event.
Which object particle goes after 기념일?
The object form is 기념일을 because 기념일 ends in a consonant.
How is 기념일 pronounced?
기념일 (ginyeomil) has 3 Hangul syllables. The final ㄹ in 기념일 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
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