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"Souvenir" in Korean: 기념품
기념품ginyeompum
Souvenir in Korean is 기념품 (ginyeompum). 기념품 is the Korean noun for souvenir; 가져오다 means bring this item here; 가져가다 means take it away to another place.
Getting ready
기념품을 가져왔어요.ginyeompumeul gajyeowasseoyo.
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How to pronounce 기념품
Say it
ginyeompum
/kinjʌmpʰum/
기념품 (ginyeompum) has 3 Hangul syllables. 기념품 ends with a nasal m sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Souvenir" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 기념품ginyeompum | Souvenir Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 제 기념품je ginyeompum | my souvenir A useful combination with 기념품. | A useful combination with 기념품. |
| 기념품을ginyeompumeul | Souvenir (as an object) Use 을 when 기념품 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 기념품 is the object of an action. |
How to use 기념품 in real life
- 1Getting ready
기념품을 가져왔어요.
ginyeompumeul gajyeowasseoyo.
I brought the souvenir.
기념품을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 2Looking for an item
기념품을 어디에 뒀어요?
ginyeompumeul eodie dwosseoyo?
Where did you put the souvenir?
기념품을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 3Replacing something
새 기념품을 사야 해요.
sae ginyeompumeul saya haeyo.
I need to buy a new souvenir.
기념품을 uses 을 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 기념품
Incorrect: 기념품를 가져왔어요.
Correct: 기념품을 가져왔어요.
When practicing souvenir, use the correct particle or copula after 기념품; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 기념품예요.
Correct: 기념품이에요.
When practicing souvenir, when identifying something as 기념품, use 기념품이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
기념품 is the Korean noun for souvenir; 가져오다 means bring this item here; 가져가다 means take it away to another place. The combination 제 기념품 (je ginyeompum) means my souvenir.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led travel and directions study exercise: two sentences with 기념품
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
기념품을 가져왔어요.
ginyeompumeul gajyeowasseoyo.
I brought the souvenir.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
기념품을 어디에 뒀어요?
ginyeompumeul eodie dwosseoyo?
Where did you put the souvenir?
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 "Souvenir" in Korean
What does 기념품 mean in Korean?
Souvenir in Korean is 기념품 (ginyeompum). 기념품 is the Korean noun for souvenir; 가져오다 means bring this item here; 가져가다 means take it away to another place.
How do I use 제 기념품?
제 기념품 (je ginyeompum) means my souvenir. 기념품 is the Korean noun for souvenir; 가져오다 means bring this item here; 가져가다 means take it away to another place.
Which object particle goes after 기념품?
Use 을: 기념품을. For example, 기념품을 가져왔어요. means “I brought the souvenir.”
How is 기념품 pronounced?
기념품 (ginyeompum) has 3 Hangul syllables. 기념품 ends with a nasal m sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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