Korean · Emotions & Descriptions
"Empty" in Korean: 비어 있다
비어 있다bieo itda
Empty in Korean is 비어 있다 (bieo itda). 비어 있다 describes an empty state; 비다 is the verb become or be empty.
Empty: an everyday statement
이 방은 비어 있어요.i bangeun bieo isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 비어 있다
Say it
bieo itda
/piʌ it̚t͈a/
Read 비어 있다 as bieo itda. The spoken form 비어 있어요 is bieo isseoyo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"Empty" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 비어 있다bieo itda | Empty Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 비어 있어요bieo isseoyo | Empty (polite present) Use 비어 있어요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 비어 있어요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 비어 있었어요bieo isseosseoyo | Empty (polite past) Use 비어 있었어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 비어 있었어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 비어 있다 in real life
- 1Empty: an everyday statement
이 방은 비어 있어요.
i bangeun bieo isseoyo.
This room is empty.
비어 있어요 is the present form of 비어 있다.
- 2Empty: a different situation
어제 상자가 비어 있었어요.
eoje sangjaga bieo isseosseoyo.
The box was empty yesterday.
비어 있었어요 is the past form of 비어 있다.
- 3Empty: a question or request
그 자리는 비어 있어요?
geu jarineun bieo isseoyo?
Is that seat empty?
비어 있어요 is the present form of 비어 있다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 비어 있다
Incorrect: 비어 있다.
Correct: 비어 있어요.
When practicing empty, 비어 있다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 비어 있어요.
Incorrect: 어제 비어 있어요.
Correct: 어제 비어 있었어요.
When practicing empty, for a completed event yesterday, use 비어 있었어요; the present form 비어 있어요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
비어 있다 describes an empty state; 비다 is the verb become or be empty. 비어 있어요 is the polite conversational form of 비어 있다; 비어 있었어요 gives a past-tense form.
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Tutor-led emotions and descriptions study exercise: two sentences with 비어 있다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
이 방은 비어 있어요.
i bangeun bieo isseoyo.
This room is empty.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
어제 상자가 비어 있었어요.
eoje sangjaga bieo isseosseoyo.
The box was empty yesterday.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Empty" in Korean
How do I use 비어 있다 in polite speech?
비어 있어요 is the polite conversational form of 비어 있다; 비어 있었어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 비어 있다 in a past-tense sentence?
비어 있었어요 is the polite past form. 비어 있다 describes an empty state; 비다 is the verb become or be empty.
What does 비어 있어요 mean here?
비어 있어요 is used for empty. For example, 이 방은 비어 있어요. means “This room is empty.”
What should I remember about 비어 있다?
비어 있다 describes an empty state; 비다 is the verb become or be empty.
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