나라에서 고인의 의로운 죽음을 기리기 위해 비를 세웠다.
The country erected a monument to commemorate the righteous death of the deceased.
Korean
기리다
기리다
Meaning: to commemorate; to honor; to praise
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 기리다 |
| Present | 기린다 |
| Polite | 기려요 |
| Formal | 기립니다 |
| Past | 기렸다 |
| Past + Polite | 기렸어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 기리겠어요 |
| Connective | 기리고 |
| Conditional | 기리면 |
| Volitional | 기리자 |
| Imperative | 기려라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 기리세요 |
| Attributive | 기리는 / 기린 / 기릴 |
Example sentences
We honor the heroes who sacrificed themselves for the country.
임금은 충무라는 시호를 내려 그를 기렸다.
The King bestowed the posthumous title 'Chungmu' to honor him.
Usage Notes
Used when remembering and paying tribute to someone's achievements or noble spirit.
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