मतलब
States that one lacks financial resources.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The concept of 'N-po generation' (N-포세대) reflects the economic struggle where young people say '돈이 없어서' (because I have no money) to explain why they aren't marrying or buying homes. In business, directly saying '돈이 없어요' is seen as unprofessional. Instead, use '예산' (budget) or '자금' (funds) related terms. Saying you don't have money can be a playful part of haggling. A vendor might respond by giving you a 'service' (free gift). If you are the youngest in a group, saying '돈이 없어요' might prompt the elders to pay for you, but you should still offer to pay for the next round (like coffee) to show 'Jeong'.
Softening the blow
Add '죄송하지만' (I'm sorry but) before saying '돈이 없어요' to sound more polite when declining an offer.
The 'I' marker
Never use '을' with '없어요'. It's always '돈이'.
मतलब
States that one lacks financial resources.
Softening the blow
Add '죄송하지만' (I'm sorry but) before saying '돈이 없어요' to sound more polite when declining an offer.
The 'I' marker
Never use '을' with '없어요'. It's always '돈이'.
Topic Marker
Use '돈은 없어요' if you want to imply 'I don't have money, but I have other things (like time/love).'
Face-saving
Koreans might say '지갑을 두고 왔어요' (I left my wallet) as a polite way to say they can't pay right now.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the correct subject marker.
돈___ 없어요.
'돈' ends in a consonant, so '이' is the correct subject marker.
Choose the most natural way to say 'I don't have money' to a friend.
친구에게 어떻게 말해요?
'돈 없어' is the informal (banmal) form used with close friends.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 커피 사줄까요? B: 아니요, 괜찮아요. 지금 ( ).
B is declining the offer, so '돈이 없어요' is the logical reason.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Which phrase fits a formal bank setting?
While '돈이 없어요' is okay, '잔액이 부족합니다' (balance is insufficient) is the professional bank terminology.
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विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Money Levels
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यास돈___ 없어요.
'돈' ends in a consonant, so '이' is the correct subject marker.
친구에게 어떻게 말해요?
'돈 없어' is the informal (banmal) form used with close friends.
A: 커피 사줄까요? B: 아니요, 괜찮아요. 지금 ( ).
B is declining the offer, so '돈이 없어요' is the logical reason.
Which phrase fits a formal bank setting?
While '돈이 없어요' is okay, '잔액이 부족합니다' (balance is insufficient) is the professional bank terminology.
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNo, '없다' is an adjective and takes the subject marker '이/가'. Use '돈이 없어요'.
It is only rude if said to someone older or a stranger. With close friends, it's perfectly normal.
You can say '빈털터리예요' or '거지예요'.
'돈' is general money, '현금' is specifically cash.
No, it sounds too personal and blunt. Use '경제적 상황' (economic situation) if you must discuss finances.
Korean grammar often focuses on the state of objects rather than the possession by a subject.
Yes, '돈이 없습니다' is the formal version.
Use '돈이 부족해요' (Don-i bujok-haeyo).
It's a slang word for an empty bank account (empty + account).
Only if there's a problem with your payment. It's better to say '카드가 안 돼요' (The card isn't working).
संबंधित मुहावरे
시간이 없어요
similarI don't have time.
잔액이 부족해요
specialized formInsufficient balance.
돈이 많아요
contrastI have a lot of money.
현금이 없어요
specialized formI don't have cash.
무일푼이에요
synonymI am penniless.
