Korean Conversation · Level 1
14 words
Korean word
있다
Pronunciation
Romanizationittta
Meaning
- verbbe
Example
강아지가 집에 있어요.kang a ji ga chi be i sseo yo
The puppy is at home.
More examples
저는 시간이 있어요.cheo neun si ga ni i sseo yo
I have time.
Core concept
Someone or something is present in a particular place and remains there.
Common phrases
돈이 있다to ni it tta
have money
시간이 있다si ga ni it tta
have time
친구가 있다chin gu ga it tta
have a friend
Similar words
계시다kyesida: Be present in a place as a respectful way to speak about an honored person.
지내다chinaeda: Spend time living day to day and getting along with people.
살다salda: Live in a particular place as one's home.
Definition in Korean
사물이나 사람이 어떤 장소에 존재하거나 위치함을 나타내는 동사.sa mu ri na sa ra mi eo tteon chang so e chon jae ha geo na wi chi ha meul na ta nae neun tong sa
Word origin
This native Korean verb appears in older Korean as iss-, and its meaning of being present extended to the related idea of possession.
Usage tips
- English uses different verbs for location and possession, while Korean connects both ideas through this one common verb.