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Expression
Neutral
Meaning
Used to indicate non-existence or lack of possession.
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Cultural Background
Koreans often use '없어요' to avoid saying a direct 'no' to a request, as it sounds softer.
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Particle usage
Always use -이/가 before 없어요.
Meaning
Used to indicate non-existence or lack of possession.
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Particle usage
Always use -이/가 before 없어요.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank for 'I don't have a pen'.
저는 펜이 ____.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 없어요
You are stating you do not have the pen.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Fill in the blank for 'I don't have a pen'.
Fill Blank
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저는 펜이 ____.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 없어요
You are stating you do not have the pen.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, '사람이 없어요' means 'There is no one here'.
Related Phrases
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있다
contrastTo have/exist
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