English–Korean

“completely empty” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationteong

Example

가방이 텅 비었어요.ka bang i teong pi eo sseo yo

The bag is completely empty.

Illustration for 텅 (completely empty)

How to say “completely empty” in Korean

“Completely empty” in Korean is 텅 (teong).

A space or container has nothing inside, leaving a striking sense of total emptiness.

Full entry for 텅: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 텅

가슴이 텅 비었어요.ka seu mi teong pi eo sseo yo

My heart feels completely empty.

Tips for using 텅

  • English empty can sound neutral, whereas this word adds strong emphasis, so it helps show that a room, bag, or other space is strikingly bare.

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