How do you say "monument" in Korean?

기념비

ginyeombi

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "monument" is 기념비 (ginyeombi).

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Pronunciation

Try “ginyeombi” in gin-yeom-bi, keeping the tongue light and each vowel short throughout.

Writing and usage

기념비 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

관광객들은 이 석조 기념물을 사진으로 촬영했습니다.

gwangwanggaekdeureun i seokjo ginyeommureul sajineuro chwaryeonghaetseupnida.

Tourists photographed the stone monument.

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How to remember 기념비

Picture a stone figure standing frozen in a park — that's the sound tucked inside “ginyeombi.”

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Questions about 기념비

How do you pronounce 기념비?

Try “ginyeombi” in gin-yeom-bi, keeping the tongue light and each vowel short throughout.

Is 기념비 formal or casual?

기념비 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 기념비 written in Korean?

기념비 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as ginyeombi.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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