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TOPIK 5verb

기리다

girida

기려요 · 기렸어요 · 기릴 거예요 · 기리세요

to honor, to commemorate, to pay tribute to

Example

우리는 매년 그분의 업적을 기리는 행사를 엽니다.

Every year we hold an event to honor his achievements.

Good to know

Typical objects: 업적 (achievements), 뜻 (wishes), 넋 (spirit), 희생 (sacrifice), usually of people who have passed.