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기리다

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You use the verb '기리다' when you want to show respect and admiration for someone or something, often for a good deed or achievement. It's like celebrating their memory or their actions. For example, you can '기리다' a national hero, a historical event, or even a teacher who helped you a lot. This word is about showing deep appreciation and making sure their contributions are remembered.

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§ Understanding 기리다

Let's learn about the Korean verb 기리다. This word is used when you want to show respect and admiration for someone or something. It's often used in formal situations or when talking about historical figures and events. You'll commonly see it in written works or speeches.

Korean Word: 기리다
Part of Speech: Verb
CEFR Level: A1
Definition: To honor/Commemorate; to praise a person or event.

§ How to Use 기리다

When you use 기리다, you're typically talking about showing high regard for someone's achievements, their life, or a significant event. It's about remembering and acknowledging their importance.

우리는 나라를 위해 싸운 영웅들을 기립니다.

We honor the heroes who fought for our country.

그는 그 분의 희생을 기리기 위해 기념비를 세웠습니다.

He built a monument to commemorate her sacrifice.

역사적인 사건을 기리는 것은 중요합니다.

It is important to commemorate historical events.

§ Similar Words and When to Use 기리다 vs. Alternatives

Korean has several words that can be translated as 'praise' or 'honor', but they each have slightly different nuances. Let's look at some and see when 기리다 is the best choice.

칭찬하다 (ching-chan-ha-da) - To praise/Compliment: This is a more general word for praising someone. You would use this for everyday compliments, like praising a student for doing well on a test, or a friend for a good meal.
선생님은 학생을 칭찬했어요.
The teacher praised the student.
You would not typically use 기리다 in this context because it's too formal and implies a deeper level of honor than a simple compliment.
찬양하다 (chan-yang-ha-da) - To extol/Worship/Glorify: This word implies a very high level of praise, often with a spiritual or religious connotation. You might use this to describe praising a deity, or extolling the virtues of a great leader.
그들은 신을 찬양했습니다.
They worshipped God.
While both 기리다 and 찬양하다 show high regard, 찬양하다 is often more intense and can carry a sense of reverence or adoration, sometimes even exaggerating the praise. 기리다 is about respectful remembrance and acknowledgment.
추앙하다 (chu-ang-ha-da) - To revere/Look up to: This word emphasizes showing great respect and admiration for someone, often seeing them as a role model or an exemplary figure. It's about holding someone in very high esteem.
그는 많은 사람들에게 추앙받는 인물입니다.
He is a figure revered by many people.
Both 기리다 and 추앙하다 involve showing deep respect. However, 추앙하다 often focuses more on a person's character and influence, leading others to admire and follow them. 기리다 is specifically about honoring or commemorating actions, achievements, or events.

§ When to Choose 기리다

Choose 기리다 when you want to express a formal and respectful act of honoring or commemorating someone or something important. It's often used in contexts such as:

Public ceremonies or memorials.
Historical accounts or biographies.
When speaking about national heroes, martyrs, or significant historical figures.
To remember important events that had a lasting impact.

Think of it as setting someone or something apart for special recognition and remembrance. It's a powerful word for acknowledging significant contributions or sacrifices.

How Formal Is It?

Formell

"우리는 선조들의 숭고한 희생을 영원히 기릴 것입니다. (We will forever honor the noble sacrifices of our ancestors.)"

Neutral

"이번 행사는 독립운동가들의 정신을 기리기 위해 마련되었습니다. (This event was prepared to commemorate the spirit of the independence activists.)"

Informell

"친구의 용기 있는 행동을 다 함께 기렸다. (Everyone together praised my friend's courageous actions.)"

Child friendly

"선생님께서 착한 일을 한 친구를 칭찬해주셨어요. (The teacher praised the friend who did a good deed.)"

Umgangssprache

"그 가수는 팬들에게 거의 추앙받고 있어. (That singer is almost idolized by their fans.)"

Wusstest du?

This word has a long history in Korean, appearing in classical literature.

Aussprachehilfe

UK /kiˈri.da/

US /kiˈri.dɑ/

short

Häufige Fehler

Pronouncing the 'i' too long or like 'ee' in 'see'. It's a short 'i' sound.
Confusing the 'r' sound with an English 'r'. It's a flapped 'r' sound, similar to the 'tt' in 'butter' in American English.

Beispiele nach Niveau

우리는 그들의 용감한 행동을 길이길이 기릴 것입니다.

We will forever honor their brave actions.

이 기념비는 독립운동가들의 희생을 기리기 위해 세워졌습니다.

This monument was erected to commemorate the sacrifices of the independence activists.

전 세계는 그의 업적을 기리며 애도했습니다.

The whole world mourned, commemorating his achievements.

매년 이날은 전쟁 영웅들을 기리는 날입니다.

Every year, this day is for honoring war heroes.

그녀는 항상 다른 사람들의 좋은 점을 기리는 데 주저하지 않았습니다.

She never hesitated to praise the good qualities of others.

이 노래는 고향을 그리워하며 조상의 지혜를 기리는 내용입니다.

This song is about missing one's hometown and praising the wisdom of ancestors.

우리는 그의 예술적인 재능을 기리며 박수갈채를 보냈습니다.

We applauded, honoring his artistic talent.

역사적인 순간을 기리기 위해 특별한 행사가 열렸습니다.

A special event was held to commemorate the historical moment.

위인들의 업적을 기리는 것은 후세에 중요한 교훈을 남깁니다.

Honoring the achievements of great figures leaves important lessons for future generations.

A noun + 을/를 기리다 is a common construction to express honoring something specific.

그는 자신의 고향을 기리는 노래를 만들었다.

He created a song to honor his hometown.

Noun + 을/를 기리다. Here, the song is the means of honoring.

매년 이 날은 독립운동가들의 희생을 기리는 날이다.

Every year, this day is for commemorating the sacrifices of independence activists.

A noun + 을/를 기리다. The day itself is dedicated to commemorating.

고인이 된 스승의 뜻을 기리고자 제자들이 모임을 가졌다.

The disciples held a gathering to honor the wishes of their deceased teacher.

Noun + 의 뜻을 기리다 is a specific way to honor someone's intentions or legacy.

전 세계는 평화를 위해 노력한 사람들을 기려야 합니다.

The whole world should honor those who strived for peace.

사람들을 기리다. '기려야 합니다' is the polite imperative form, suggesting a necessity or duty.

이번 전시는 유명 작가의 예술혼을 기리기 위해 마련되었습니다.

This exhibition was prepared to honor the artistic spirit of the famous artist.

예술혼을 기리다. '마련되었습니다' means 'it was prepared/arranged'.

어려운 환경에서도 꿈을 잃지 않았던 그의 용기를 기린다.

We honor his courage, who never lost his dream even in difficult circumstances.

용기를 기리다. The sentence structure highlights the characteristic being honored before the verb.

새로운 기념비는 국가 발전에 기여한 모든 이들을 기릴 것이다.

The new monument will honor all those who contributed to national development.

모든 이들을 기릴 것이다. '—ㄹ 것이다' indicates a future intention or prediction.

Grammatikmuster

이/가 (subject particle) 을/를 (object particle) 은/는 (topic particle) ~기 위해 (in order to, for the purpose of) 입니다 (to be, formal polite ending) ~ㅂ니다/습니다 (formal polite ending) ~는 행사 (an event that...)

Satzmuster

SUBJECT이/가 OBJECT을/를 기리다.

우리는 영웅들을 기립니다. (We honor the heroes.)

OBJECT을/를 기리다.

그들은 조상들을 기립니다. (They honor their ancestors.)

SUBJECT은/는 OBJECT을/를 기린다.

학생들은 선생님을 기린다. (The students praise the teacher.)

EVENT을/를 기리다.

우리는 이 날을 기립니다. (We commemorate this day.)

PERSON을/를 기리다.

모두가 그를 기립니다. (Everyone honors him.)

SUBJECT이/가 OBJECT을/를 기리는 행사.

이것은 그를 기리는 행사입니다. (This is an event honoring him.)

OBJECT을/를 기리기 위해...

그를 기리기 위해 모였습니다. (We gathered to honor him.)

명사 + 을/를 기리다.

국가를 기리다. (To honor the nation.)

Tipps

Basic Meaning of 기리다

기리다 (gi-ri-da) means to honor or commemorate. It's often used when you want to show respect and remembrance for someone or something significant.

When to Use 기리다

You use 기리다 when you're talking about honoring a person, like a historical figure, or commemorating an important event, like a national holiday. Think of it as a formal way to show respect.

Using with People

When honoring a person, you can say '위인을 기리다' (wi-in-eul gi-ri-da), which means 'to honor a great person'.

Using with Events

For events, you might hear '독립운동을 기리다' (dok-rip-un-dong-eul gi-ri-da), meaning 'to commemorate the independence movement'.

Past Tense Usage

If you're talking about something that was honored, you'd use the past tense: '기렸어요' (gi-ryeoss-eo-yo) or '기렸다' (gi-ryeot-da). For example, '그들은 영웅을 기렸어요' (geu-deul-eun yeong-ung-eul gi-ryeoss-eo-yo) - 'They honored the hero'.

Formal Context

기리다 is generally used in more formal or solemn contexts. You wouldn't typically use it for everyday praise of a friend's good work, for instance.

Don't Confuse with 칭찬하다

Don't confuse 기리다 with 칭찬하다 (ching-chan-ha-da), which means to praise someone for something specific they did well. 기리다 is about honoring their legacy or significance.

Associated Nouns

You might see 기리다 used with nouns like '정신' (jeong-sin - spirit) or '업적' (eop-jeok - achievement). For example, '그의 정신을 기리다' (geu-ui jeong-sin-eul gi-ri-da) - 'to honor his spirit'.

Practice with Sentences

Try making a sentence: '우리는 순국선열들을 기립니다.' (u-ri-neun sun-guk-seon-yeol-deul-eul gi-rim-ni-da.) - 'We commemorate fallen patriots.'

Listen for It

You'll often hear 기리다 in news reports, speeches, or documentaries, especially when discussing historical events or national figures. Pay attention to the context.

Wortherkunft

Native Korean

Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: To remember with reverence

Koreanic

Kultureller Kontext

When Koreans use '기리다', it often implies a deep respect and admiration for the subject. It's commonly seen in contexts like honoring national heroes, commemorating historical events, or praising someone for their significant contributions to society. It carries a more formal and profound nuance than simply 'to praise'.

Im Alltag üben

Kontexte aus dem Alltag

When talking about honoring historical figures or events:

역사적인 인물을 기리다 (to honor a historical figure)
전쟁 영웅들을 기리다 (to commemorate war heroes)
위대한 업적을 기리다 (to commemorate great achievements)

When praising someone's good deeds or contributions:

그의 노력을 기리다 (to praise his efforts)
고인의 넋을 기리다 (to honor the spirit of the deceased)
희생을 기리다 (to commemorate a sacrifice)

When celebrating national holidays or anniversaries:

독립을 기리는 날 (a day to commemorate independence)
창립 기념일을 기리다 (to celebrate an anniversary of establishment)
순국선열을 기리다 (to honor patriotic martyrs)

In formal settings like ceremonies or speeches:

우리는 그를 기리며 이 자리에 모였습니다. (We are gathered here to honor him.)
그들의 용기를 기리는 의미에서 (in the sense of honoring their courage)
이 상은 그의 업적을 기리기 위해 만들어졌습니다. (This award was created to honor his accomplishments.)

When remembering or showing respect for someone's legacy:

선생님의 가르침을 기리다 (to remember and honor the teacher's teachings)
그의 정신을 기리다 (to honor his spirit)
그의 뜻을 기리다 (to honor his will/intent)

Gesprächseinstiege

"한국에서는 어떤 인물이나 사건을 기리는 날이 있나요? (Are there any days in Korea that commemorate certain people or events?)"

"당신이 가장 기리고 싶은 한국의 역사적인 인물은 누구인가요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요? (Who is the Korean historical figure you'd most like to honor? What's the reason?)"

"어떤 방법으로 돌아가신 분들을 기리는 것이 가장 좋다고 생각하세요? (What do you think is the best way to honor those who have passed away?)"

"친구의 좋은 점이나 노력을 기릴 때 어떤 말을 자주 사용하나요? (What kind of words do you often use to praise a friend's good qualities or efforts?)"

"혹시 외국에서 기리는 특별한 기념일이나 행사가 있나요? (Are there any special anniversaries or events celebrated/honored in foreign countries?)"

Tagebuch-Impulse

당신이 가장 존경하는 인물을 기리기 위한 특별한 계획을 세워보세요. 무엇을 할 건가요?

우리 가족이나 지역사회에서 '기리다'라는 단어를 사용할 만한 사람이 있다면 누구일지 생각해보고, 그 이유를 적어보세요.

역사적인 사건을 기리는 것은 왜 중요하다고 생각하나요? 당신의 생각을 자세히 써보세요.

어떤 종류의 업적을 가장 기리고 싶나요? (예: 예술, 과학, 봉사 등) 그리고 왜 그런가요?

만약 미래에 당신의 이름을 기리는 무엇인가가 생긴다면, 무엇에 대한 것일까요? 자유롭게 상상해보세요.

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multiple choice A1

Choose the best Korean word for 'honor'.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 기리다

'기리다' means to honor or commemorate. The other words mean 'to eat', 'to sleep', and 'to go' respectively.

multiple choice A1

Which sentence correctly uses '기리다'?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 우리는 영웅을 기려요. (We honor the hero.)

'기리다' is used to honor people or events. Honoring rice, books, or sleep doesn't make sense in this context.

multiple choice A1

What is the meaning of '기리다'?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: To honor/Commemorate

'기리다' means to honor or commemorate.

true false A1

You can use '기리다' to talk about honoring a historical event.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Richtig

'기리다' can be used to commemorate an event, including historical ones.

true false A1

'기리다' is commonly used to mean 'to clean'.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

'기리다' means to honor or commemorate, not to clean. The Korean word for 'to clean' is '청소하다'.

true false A1

It is appropriate to use '기리다' when you want to praise a famous person.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Richtig

'기리다' is used to praise a person, including a famous one.

listening A1

We will always honor him.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 우리는 그를 영원히 기릴 것입니다.