기억
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information. It can refer to the act of remembering or the stored information itself.
Examples
3 of 5어릴 적 기억이 잘 안 나요.
I don't remember my childhood well.
목격자의 기억은 수사에서 매우 중요합니다.
The witness's memory is very important in the investigation.
너 그거 기억나?
Do you remember that?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Gi-eok sounds like 'Key' + 'Ok'. It's OK to have the Key to your past.
Quick Quiz
너무 오래전 일이라 그 사람의 이름이 ___나지 않아요.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 기억
Examples
어릴 적 기억이 잘 안 나요.
everydayI don't remember my childhood well.
목격자의 기억은 수사에서 매우 중요합니다.
formalThe witness's memory is very important in the investigation.
너 그거 기억나?
informalDo you remember that?
장기 기억과 단기 기억의 차이점을 설명하시오.
academicExplain the difference between long-term memory and short-term memory.
고객들에게 좋은 기억을 남기는 것이 목표입니다.
businessThe goal is to leave good memories for the customers.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
기억이 가물가물하다
the memory is faint/dim
기억을 지우다
to erase a memory
기억을 더듬다
to search one's memory
Often Confused With
'기억' is general memory (facts/events); '추억' is emotional, precious reminiscence.
Usage Notes
Essential for TOEFL psychology passages regarding cognitive functions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often say '기억이 있다' (I have a memory) instead of '기억이 나다' (I remember/It comes to mind).
Memory Tip
Gi-eok sounds like 'Key' + 'Ok'. It's OK to have the Key to your past.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 記憶 (기억), meaning 'record and remember'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
너무 오래전 일이라 그 사람의 이름이 ___나지 않아요.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 기억
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