Korean · Greetings & Essentials
"Without" in Korean: … 없이
… 없이… eopsi
Without in Korean is … 없이 (… eopsi). 없이 follows a noun without an extra English-style preposition; 없어요 is instead a complete predicate.
Without: starting the exchange
우산 없이 나왔어요.usan eopsi nawasseoyo.
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How to pronounce … 없이
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… eopsi
/ʌp̚s͈i/
… 없이 is read … eopsi. In 돈 없이, read the full phrase as don eopsi.
"Without" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| … 없이… eopsi | Without The inventory form for without. | The inventory form for without. |
| 돈 없이don eopsi | without money 없이 follows a noun without an extra English-style preposition; 없어요 is instead a complete predicate. | 없이 follows a noun without an extra English-style preposition; 없어요 is instead a complete predicate. |
How to use … 없이 in real life
- 1Without: starting the exchange
우산 없이 나왔어요.
usan eopsi nawasseoyo.
I came out without an umbrella.
없이 follows a noun without an extra English-style preposition; 없어요 is instead a complete predicate.
- 2Without: adding useful context
설탕 없이 마셔요.
seoltang eopsi masyeoyo.
I drink it without sugar.
This sentence places … 없이 in a complete exchange.
- 3Without: a different conversation
도움 없이 할 수 있어요.
doum eopsi hal su isseoyo.
I can do it without help.
This sentence places … 없이 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with … 없이
Incorrect: 우산을 없이 나왔어요.
Correct: 우산 없이 나왔어요.
When practicing without, in this without pattern, the noun goes directly before 없이 rather than taking the object particle 을.
Incorrect: 설탕 없어요 마셔요.
Correct: 설탕 없이 마셔요.
When practicing without, 없이 connects without sugar to the drinking verb; 없어요 is a separate complete predicate.
Good to know
없이 follows a noun without an extra English-style preposition; 없어요 is instead a complete predicate.
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Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with … 없이
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
우산 없이 나왔어요.
usan eopsi nawasseoyo.
I came out without an umbrella.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
설탕 없이 마셔요.
seoltang eopsi masyeoyo.
I drink it without sugar.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Without" in Korean
What does … 없이 mean?
Without in Korean is … 없이 (… eopsi). 없이 follows a noun without an extra English-style preposition; 없어요 is instead a complete predicate.
When should I say 돈 없이?
없이 follows a noun without an extra English-style preposition; 없어요 is instead a complete predicate.
How does 돈 없이 differ from the basic expression?
돈 없이 means “without money”. 없이 follows a noun without an extra English-style preposition; 없어요 is instead a complete predicate.
Can I use … 없이 in a full sentence?
우산 없이 나왔어요. means “I came out without an umbrella.” 없이 follows a noun without an extra English-style preposition; 없어요 is instead a complete predicate.
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