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📦 Using 있다 and 없다 – Beginner Level (TOPIK 1–2)

Using 있다 & 없다 — “to have / there is” (Beginner + RR)

Meta preview: Clear beginner guide to Korean 있다/없다 for saying “have / there is.” Core patterns, copy-ready mini sentences, a short dialogue, and common mistakes—using Revised Romanization.

1) Meaning & Core Pattern

[명사]이/가 있어요 → I have N / There is N.
[명사]이/가 없어요 → I don’t have N / There isn’t N.

Tip: 있다/없다이/가와 잘 어울립니다. 주제를 먼저 두면: 저는 돈이 있어요.

2) Saying What You Have (있다)

  • 책이 있어요.Chaegi isseoyo. — I have a book / There’s a book.
  • 시간이 있어요.Sigani isseoyo. — I have time.
  • 고양이가 있어요.Goyangiga isseoyo. — I have a cat / There’s a cat.

Forms: 있어요 · Past 있었어요 · Future-intent 있을 거예요

3) Saying What You Don’t Have (없다)

  • 돈이 없어요.Doni eopseoyo. — I don’t have money.
  • 숙제가 없어요.Sukjega eopseoyo. — I don’t have homework.
  • 커피가 없어요.Keopiga eopseoyo. — There’s no coffee.

Forms: 없어요 · Past 없었어요

4) Location vs Possession

  • Possession: 저는 차가 있어요. — I have a car.
  • Location: 차가 집에 있어요. — The car is at home.
    Use for places: 집에/학교에/회사에 있어요.

5) Copy-Ready Mini Sentences (12)

  • 물 있어요?Mul isseoyo? — Do you have water?
  • 아니요, 물이 없어요.Aniyo, muri eopseoyo. — No, I don’t have water.
  • 시간이 있어요.Sigan i sseoyo. — I have time.
  • 시간이 없어요.Sigan i eopseoyo. — I don’t have time.
  • 형이 있어요.Hyeongi isseoyo. — I have an older brother. (male speaker)
  • 고양이가 있어요.Goyangiga isseoyo. — I have a cat / There’s a cat.
  • 여기 화장실이 있어요.Yeogi hwajangshili isseoyo. — There is a restroom here.
  • 근처에 카페가 있어요.Geuncheoe kape ga isseoyo. — There’s a cafe nearby.
  • 아무것도 없어요.Amugeotdo eopseoyo. — There’s nothing / I have nothing.
  • 돈이 조금 있어요.Doni jogeum isseoyo. — I have a little money.
  • 현금은 없어요.Hyeongeumeun eopseoyo. — I don’t have cash.
  • 집에 사람이 있어요.Jibe sarami isseoyo. — There’s someone at home.

RR = Revised Romanization (실제 발음은 연음/축약으로 달라질 수 있어요).

6) Practice Dialogue

A: 물 있어요?Mul isseoyo? — Do you have water?

B: 아니요, 물이 없어요.Aniyo, muri eopseoyo. — No, I don’t have water.

A: 시간 있어요?Sigan isseoyo? — Do you have time?

B: 네, 시간 있어요.Ne, sigan isseoyo. — Yes, I have time.

7) Common Mistakes & Fixes

  • Use 이/가 with 있다/없다. 돈을 있어요 (X)돈이 있어요 (O)
  • Don’t negate with “안” here. 안 있어요 (X)없어요 (O)
  • For “nothing/nobody,” add -도. 아무것도 없어요 / 아무도 없어요
  • 이다 vs 있다. 책이에요 = It’s a book. / 책이 있어요 = There’s a book / I have a book.
  • Place marking. Use : 집에 있어요 (at home).
  • Keep endings consistent. 저는 시간 있어요. 그런데 없어요.

🗓️ Update & Transparency

Last updated: 2025-08-29 (KST) · Contact: REPLACE_WITH_CONTACT

This article will be continuously revised and improved based on learner needs. Until I’m 100% satisfied.

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