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기념품

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Meaning and Usage

The word '기념품' refers to a souvenir or memento, an object kept to remember a person, place, or event. It is commonly used when talking about items bought or given to commemorate trips, special occasions, or anniversaries.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '기념품' in travel contexts, such as buying souvenirs for friends or family. It is also used for items made to celebrate milestones, like anniversaries or school events.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 기념품 가게: souvenir shop, a place specializing in selling souvenirs.
  • 기념품으로 사다/주다: to buy/give as a souvenir.
  • 기념품을 만들다: to make a souvenir, often for a special event.

Register and Politeness

'기념품' is a neutral noun suitable for both formal and informal situations. It is widely used in everyday conversation and written language.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '기념품' with '선물' (gift). Remember, '기념품' specifically implies a souvenir related to a memory or event, while '선물' is a general term for any gift.

Example Sentences

여행을 다녀와서 가족에게 기념품을 사 왔어요.

Yeohaengeul danyeowaseo gajogege ginyeompumeul sa wasseoyo.

I bought souvenirs for my family after coming back from the trip.

이 기념품은 우리 학교 창립 50주년을 기념해서 만든 거예요.

I ginyeompumeun uri hakgyo changnip 50junnyeoneul ginyeomhaeseo mandeun geoyeyo.

This souvenir was made to commemorate the 50th anniversary of our school.

기념품 가게에서 전통 공예품을 많이 팔아요.

Ginyeompum gageso jeontong gongyepumeul mani parayo.

The souvenir shop sells a lot of traditional crafts.