This is the 950th most frequent Korean word.
추모
Memorial or remembrance.
In this sentence, '추모' (chumo) is used as a noun to signify the act of remembrance and respect for someone who has passed away. It is often followed by a verb such as 'to offer' or 'to hold'.
우리는 고인을 추모하기 위해 꽃을 바쳤습니다.
We offered flowers to commemorate the departed.
Here, '추모' is used within the compound noun '추모 행사' (chumo haengsa), which directly translates to 'memorial event'. It demonstrates how '추모' can be combined with other words to form phrases.
추모 행사가 금요일에 열릴 예정입니다.
A memorial event is scheduled to take place on Friday.
In this example, '추모' functions as a modifier for '시' (poem), together meaning 'memorial poem'. It's used here to specify the purpose or theme of the poem.