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"Nothing" in Korean: 아무것도
아무것도amugeotdo
Nothing in Korean is 아무것도 (amugeotdo). 아무것도 usually pairs with a negative predicate; on its own it does not create a complete nothing statement.
Nothing: starting the exchange
아무것도 안 먹었어요.amugeotdo an meogeosseoyo.
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How to pronounce 아무것도
Say it
amugeotdo
/amukʌt̚t͈o/
아무것도 is read amugeotdo. In 아무것도 없어요, read the full phrase as amugeotdo eopseoyo.
"Nothing" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 아무것도amugeotdo | Nothing The inventory form for nothing. | The inventory form for nothing. |
| 아무것도 없어요amugeotdo eopseoyo | there is nothing 아무것도 usually pairs with a negative predicate; on its own it does not create a complete nothing statement. | 아무것도 usually pairs with a negative predicate; on its own it does not create a complete nothing statement. |
How to use 아무것도 in real life
- 1Nothing: starting the exchange
아무것도 안 먹었어요.
amugeotdo an meogeosseoyo.
I ate nothing.
아무것도 usually pairs with a negative predicate; on its own it does not create a complete nothing statement.
- 2Nothing: adding useful context
가방에 아무것도 없어요.
gabange amugeotdo eopseoyo.
There is nothing in the bag.
This sentence places 아무것도 in a complete exchange.
- 3Nothing: a different conversation
아무것도 몰라요.
amugeotdo mollayo.
I know nothing.
This sentence places 아무것도 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 아무것도
Incorrect: 아무것도 먹었어요.
Correct: 아무것도 안 먹었어요.
When practicing nothing, to mean ate nothing, 아무것도 requires the negative 안 먹었어요.
Incorrect: 가방에 아무것도 있어요.
Correct: 가방에 아무것도 없어요.
When practicing nothing, to mean there is nothing in the bag, use 없어요 rather than the positive 있어요.
Good to know
아무것도 usually pairs with a negative predicate; on its own it does not create a complete nothing statement.
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Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 아무것도
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
아무것도 안 먹었어요.
amugeotdo an meogeosseoyo.
I ate nothing.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
가방에 아무것도 없어요.
gabange amugeotdo eopseoyo.
There is nothing in the bag.
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 "Nothing" in Korean
What does 아무것도 mean?
Nothing in Korean is 아무것도 (amugeotdo). 아무것도 usually pairs with a negative predicate; on its own it does not create a complete nothing statement.
When should I say 아무것도 없어요?
아무것도 usually pairs with a negative predicate; on its own it does not create a complete nothing statement.
How does 아무것도 없어요 differ from the basic expression?
아무것도 없어요 means “there is nothing”. 아무것도 usually pairs with a negative predicate; on its own it does not create a complete nothing statement.
Can I use 아무것도 in a full sentence?
아무것도 안 먹었어요. means “I ate nothing.” 아무것도 usually pairs with a negative predicate; on its own it does not create a complete nothing statement.
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