What it means
기억 means memory — both the ability to remember and a specific memory you have. 기억하다 = to remember. 기억이 없다 = to have no memory of something. A deeply emotional word in K-dramas (especially amnesia plotlines).
Nuance & when to use
기억나다 = to come to mind / to remember. 기억을 잃다 = to lose one's memory. 소중한 기억 = precious memory. Korean melodramas frequently use 기억 as a central theme — amnesia (기억상실) is a classic K-drama plot device.
⚠ Common mistake
기억하다 (to remember) vs 생각나다 (to come to mind). 기억해요? = Do you remember? 생각나요? = Does it come to mind / ring a bell?
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FAQ
When is this used?
기억나다 = to come to mind / to remember. 기억을 잃다 = to lose one's memory. 소중한 기억 = precious memory. Korean melodramas frequently use 기억 as a central theme — amnesia (기억상실) is a classic K-drama plot device.
What's a common mistake?
기억하다 (to remember) vs 생각나다 (to come to mind). 기억해요? = Do you remember? 생각나요? = Does it come to mind / ring a bell?
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