Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'There is' for one thing and 'There are' for two or more to say something exists.
- Use 'There is' (or 'There's') for singular nouns: 'There is a cat.'
- Use 'There are' for plural nouns: 'There are two cats.'
- Swap the order for questions: 'Is there a cat?' or 'Are there cats?'
Overview
there is (아무것도 없다)는 것을 깨달은 적이 있나요? 우리는 무언가가 존재한다는 것을 나타내기 위해 there is와 there are라는 두 가지 짧은 구문을 사용합니다.there's (진행 중이다)라고 말하든, 여러분은 이 규칙을 사용하고 있는 것입니다.How This Grammar Works
I, you 또는 피자 배달원과 같은 사람입니다. 하지만 단지 무언가가 존재한다고 말하고 싶다면 어떻게 해야 할까요?Is a cat on the table로 문장을 시작할 수는 없습니다. 그렇게 말하면 배터리가 부족한 로봇처럼 들릴 것입니다. 여기서 there가 등장합니다.there는 «저기»(장소)를 의미하지 않습니다. 대신, 그것은 «가주어»입니다. 문장의 나머지 부분이 들어올 수 있도록 문을 열어두는 자리표시자일 뿐입니다.There is a coffee on my desk라고 말하면 coffee라는 단어가 진짜 주인공입니다. 동사 is 또는 are는 그 주인공과 일치해야 합니다.
Formation Pattern
there라는 단어 (자리표시자).
to be 동사 (is 또는 are 중 하나).
Conjugation Table
| Form | Example | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Positive Singular | There is a cat. |
고양이가 한 마리 있다. |
| Positive Plural | There are two cats. |
고양이가 두 마리 있다. |
| Negative Singular | There is not (isn't) a cat. |
고양이가 없다. |
| Negative Plural | There are not (aren't) any cats. |
고양이가 한 마리도 없다. |
| Question Singular | Is there a cat? |
고양이가 있니? |
| Question Plural | Are there any cats? |
고양이가 있니? |
When To Use It
- 사진 묘사하기:
이 사진에는 아름다운 일몰이
there is(있습니다). - 이용 가능 여부 확인하기:
지금 이용 가능한 우버가
Is there(있나요)? - 문제 보고하기: "최신 업데이트에 버그가
there's(있습니다)." - 계획 세우기:
오늘 밤 영화관에서 세 편의 영화가
there are(상영 중입니다).
Common Mistakes
There is를 사용해야 할 때 It is를 사용하는 것입니다. 많은 언어에서 두 가지 모두에 같은 단어를 사용하기 때문에 이런 일이 발생합니다. 만약 It is a fly in my soup라고 말하면, 파리가 곧 스프*라고* 말하는 셈이 됩니다. 그것은 징그럽고 틀린 표현입니다. 파리가 그 위치에 존재한다는 것을 말하려면 There is를 사용하세요.Contrast With Similar Patterns
There is와 It is를 언제 사용해야 할까요?- 무언가를 처음 소개할 때는
There is를 사용하세요.Main Street에 새로운 카페가
there is(생기다). - 그 사물에 대해 더 자세한 내용을 말할 때는
It is를 사용하세요.그것은 (
It is) 매우 비싸지만 커피 맛은 훌륭합니다.
Quick FAQ
복수형 사물에 There's라고 말해도 되나요?
일상적인 대화에서는요? 네, 사람들은 항상 그렇게 합니다. 하지만 글을 쓸 때는 There are를 고수하세요.
Present Simple Existence
| Type | Singular / Uncountable | Plural |
|---|---|---|
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Affirmative
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There is (There's)
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There are
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Negative
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There is not (There isn't)
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There are not (There aren't)
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Question
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Is there...?
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Are there...?
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Short Answer (+)
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Yes, there is.
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Yes, there are.
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Short Answer (-)
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No, there isn't.
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No, there aren't.
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Common Contractions
| Full Form | Contraction | Usage Note |
|---|---|---|
|
There is
|
There's
|
Very common in speech and informal writing.
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There is not
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There isn't / There's not
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Both are common; 'isn't' is more standard.
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There are not
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There aren't
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Common in speech.
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There are
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None
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Native speakers rarely contract 'There are' in writing.
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Meanings
A grammatical structure used to introduce new information or state that something exists in a particular place.
Singular Existence
Stating that one person, thing, or place exists.
“There is a new student in our class.”
“There's a fly in my soup!”
Plural Existence
Stating that multiple people, things, or places exist.
“There are many books on the shelf.”
“There are three cars in the garage.”
Uncountable Existence
Stating the existence of things we cannot count (liquids, concepts, etc.).
“There is some water on the floor.”
“There is a lot of traffic today.”
Reference Table
| 유형 | 단수 (1) | 복수 (2+) |
|---|---|---|
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긍정
|
There is a...
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There are some...
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|
부정
|
There isn't a...
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There aren't any...
|
|
질문
|
Is there a...?
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Are there any...?
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|
축약형
|
There's
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There are (거의 사용 안 하는 There're)
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짧은 대답 (+)
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Yes, there is.
|
Yes, there are.
|
|
짧은 대답 (-)
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No, there isn't.
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No, there aren't.
|
격식 수준 스펙트럼
Might I inquire if there is a restroom available? (Travel/Public spaces)
Is there a bathroom here? (Travel/Public spaces)
Is there a toilet? (Travel/Public spaces)
Any loos around? (Travel/Public spaces)
존재를 나타내는 방법
단수 (1)
- There is a book
- There's a cat
복수 (2+)
- There are two pens
- There aren't any dogs
There Is vs. It Is
Is 또는 Are?
명사가 단수 (1개)인가요?
명사가 복수 (2개 이상)인가요?
언제 사용하나요?
기술/앱
- • There's an update
- • There's no signal
- • Are there new messages?
사회생활
- • Is there a table?
- • There are many people
- • There's a party
수준별 예문
There is a cat on the sofa.
There is a cat on the sofa.
There are four chairs in the kitchen.
There are four chairs in the kitchen.
Is there a bank near here?
Is there a bank near here?
There are no apples in the bag.
There are no apples in the bag.
There isn't any milk in the fridge.
There isn't any milk in the fridge.
Are there any messages for me?
Are there any messages for me?
There is a lot of noise outside.
There is a lot of noise outside.
There are some people waiting for you.
There are some people waiting for you.
There was a big storm last night.
There was a big storm last night.
There will be a meeting at 10 AM.
There will be a meeting at 10 AM.
There have been many changes recently.
There have been many changes recently.
Is there going to be a party?
Is there going to be a party?
There seems to be a misunderstanding.
There seems to be a misunderstanding.
There is likely to be some opposition to the new law.
There is likely to be some opposition to the new law.
There happened to be a doctor on the plane.
There happened to be a doctor on the plane.
There is no point in arguing about it.
There is no point in arguing about it.
There remains much to be done before we can launch.
There remains much to be done before we can launch.
There exists a fine line between genius and madness.
There exists a fine line between genius and madness.
There followed a period of great economic growth.
There followed a period of great economic growth.
There arose a sudden shout from the crowd.
There arose a sudden shout from the crowd.
Should there be any further delays, please notify us immediately.
Should there be any further delays, please notify us immediately.
There is said to be a hidden treasure in these mountains.
There is said to be a hidden treasure in these mountains.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Were there to be a crisis, we would be well-prepared.
Were there to be a crisis, we would be well-prepared.
혼동하기 쉬운
Learners use 'It is' to introduce things because their native language uses one word for both.
Learners use 'have' to say something exists in a place.
The words sound similar, leading to spelling and usage errors.
자주 하는 실수
It is a book on the table.
There is a book on the table.
There is two dogs.
There are two dogs.
There is a park near here?
Is there a park near here?
There are some milks.
There is some milk.
There aren't some chairs.
There aren't any chairs.
There is many people.
There are many people.
Is there any apples?
Are there any apples?
There have many problems.
There are many problems.
There was many people at the party.
There were many people at the party.
There remains many questions.
There remain many questions.
문장 패턴
There is a ___ in the ___.
There are some ___ on the ___.
Is there a ___ near here?
There isn't any ___ left.
Real World Usage
Is there a safe in the room?
Are there any nuts in this salad?
There are several skills I can bring to this role.
There's a cool party tonight, you coming?
There is a leak in the bathroom ceiling.
There are so many beautiful places in this city! 😍
헷갈리지 마세요! 'It Is'와 'There Is'
목록의 비밀
There is a book and five pens.
편하게 말할 때는 'There's'
Smart Tips
Use 'There is' for the furniture and 'It is' for the color.
Always look at the very first word after 'There'. If it's singular, use 'is'.
Start with 'Is there...?' to be more polite.
Always use 'are'. 'People' is the most common plural noun that doesn't end in 's'.
발음
The 'There's' Contraction
In the contraction 'There's', the 's' sounds like a /z/ sound.
Linking 'There are'
When saying 'There are', the 'r' in 'there' links to the 'a' in 'are'.
Rising Intonation for Questions
Is there a ↗️ bank?
Indicates a yes/no question.
암기하기
기억법
IS is for ONE (I is like the number 1). ARE is for MANY.
시각적 연상
Imagine pointing your finger at one object and saying 'There is...'. Then imagine opening both arms wide to point at many objects and saying 'There are...'.
Rhyme
One thing here? There is a cat. Two things there? There are two hats.
Story
You walk into a dark room. You turn on the light. First, you see one thing: 'There is a box.' Then you look inside: 'There are five gold coins!' You are rich!
Word Web
챌린지
Look around your room right now. Say 3 sentences using 'There is' and 3 sentences using 'There are' out loud.
문화 노트
Native speakers often use 'There's' even for plural nouns in very casual speech (e.g., 'There's two cars'). However, this is considered grammatically incorrect in exams and formal writing.
In the UK, it is very common to use 'There is' with collective nouns like 'team' or 'staff', but sometimes they use 'There are' if they think of the members as individuals.
In some dialects, you might hear 'There's' used for almost everything, or even 'It's' used in place of 'There's'.
The use of 'there' as a dummy subject dates back to Old English, where 'þær' was used to introduce sentences.
대화 시작하기
Is there a good restaurant in your neighborhood?
Are there any famous landmarks in your city?
Is there anything interesting in your bag right now?
If you could change your city, what is one thing there should be more of?
일기 주제
자주 하는 실수
Test Yourself
There ___ a huge balcony with a city view!
There ___ only two vegetarian options on the menu.
호텔에 전화해서 물어봐요:
Hi, there is some problems with the heating in my apartment.
There ___ a great coffee shop right around the corner.
고향에 대해 이야기할 때:
Score: /6
연습 문제
8 exercisesThere ___ a big window in the office.
There ___ many people at the bus stop.
Is there ___ any milk in the fridge?
Find and fix the mistake:
There are a cat on the roof.
any / there / Are / eggs / ?
Match the start to the end.
Hay tres manzanas.
There ___ any cars in the park.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
8 exercises____ there any sugar in this tea?
no / there / milk / is / left
Hay muchos coches en la calle.
올바르게 짝을 지으세요:
0개의 항목에 대해 어떤 것이 맞을까요?
There are a bug in the app.
____ there any questions?
말할 때 더 자연스러운 표현은 무엇일까요?
Score: /8
자주 묻는 질문 (8)
In very casual speech, native speakers often do this (e.g., 'There's two dogs'). However, in exams and formal writing, you must use 'There are'.
Use `There is` to introduce something for the first time. Use `It is` to describe that thing later. Example: 'There is a bird. It is blue.'
Usually, we look at the first item. If the first item is singular, we use `There is`. Example: 'There is a bed and two chairs.'
Just swap the words: `Is there...?` or `Are there...?` and add a question mark at the end.
Uncountable nouns always use the singular form: `There is some water.`
Yes! Both are correct. `There are no apples` is slightly more emphatic than `There aren't any apples`.
It is a contraction of 'There are', but it is very rare in writing because it is hard to say. It's better to write 'There are'.
Because it doesn't have a real meaning in the sentence; it just fills the subject position so the real subject can come after the verb.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
Hay
English changes the verb for plural (is vs are), Spanish does not.
Il y a
French is a fixed phrase; English must agree with the noun's number.
Es gibt
German uses the verb 'give' and the accusative case; English uses 'be' and the nominative.
Arimasu / Imasu
Japanese focuses on whether the subject is alive; English focuses on whether it is singular or plural.
Hunaka (هناك)
English requires the verb 'is' or 'are', while Arabic often omits it in the present.
Yǒu (有)
English strictly separates possession (have) from existence (there is).
Learning Path
Prerequisites
관련 동영상
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