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How do you say "empty" in Korean?
텅 비어 있는
kōng
In Korean, "empty" is 텅 비어 있는.
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Pronunciation
The romanization kōng suggests Chinese influence. The Korean word uses teng and bi. Teng is like tung, and bi is like bee.
Writing and usage
텅 비어 있는 has multiple syllable blocks. This is a compound phrase meaning completely empty.
Example sentence
텅 빈 병입니다.
It's an empty bottle.
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How to remember 텅 비어 있는
Teng means totally empty, and bi means empty too. Together they emphasize complete emptiness.
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Questions about 텅 비어 있는
How do you say "empty" in Korean?
In Korean, "empty" is 텅 비어 있는. It is a noun.
How is 텅 비어 있는 written in Korean?
텅 비어 있는 has multiple syllable blocks. This is a compound phrase meaning completely empty.
How is 텅 비어 있는 used in a sentence?
Use 텅 비어 있는 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 텅 빈 병입니다. (It's an empty bottle.).
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