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epitaph

[ˈɛpɪtɑːf] [ˈɛpɪtæf]

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noun

묘비명

An inscription on a gravestone in memory of the deceased.

Examples :

"The visitor read the epitaph on the old gravestone, "Beloved Mother and Wife." "

방문객은 오래된 묘비에 새겨진 묘비명 "사랑하는 어머니와 아내"를 읽었다.

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noun

묘비명

A poem or other short text written in memory of a deceased person.

Examples :

"The epitaph on Grandma's tombstone beautifully described her love for her family. "

할머니의 묘비명은 그녀가 가족을 얼마나 사랑했는지 아름답게 묘사했다.

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verb

묘비명처럼 쓰거나 말하다

To write or speak after the manner of an epitaph.

Examples :

"My friend, reflecting on their grandmother's passing, epitaphed a beautiful tribute to her life at the memorial service. "

내 친구는 할머니의 죽음을 생각하며 추모식에서 그녀의 삶에 대한 아름다운 찬사를 묘비명처럼 썼다.

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verb

묘비명으로 기념하다

To commemorate by an epitaph.

Examples :

"The family chose to epitaph their beloved grandmother with a quote from her favorite poem on her headstone. "

가족들은 사랑하는 할머니를 기리기 위해 그녀가 가장 좋아하는 시의 구절을 묘비에 새기기로 했다.

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