N + 에 있다/없다N + e itda/eopda
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N + 에 있다/없다 – To be at N / There is (not) at N

Meaning: To exist / not exist at a location; to have / not have

Conjugation & Pattern

  • N1(Place) + 에 + N2(Subject) + 이/가 있습니다/없습니다
  • N1(Topic) + 은/는 + N2(Place) + 에 있습니다/없습니다

Detailed Usage

The location particle '에' combined with '있다' (to exist/be present) or '없다' (to not exist/be absent) indicates where a person or object is located.

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    방에 침대가 있습니다.

    Bange chimdaega itseumnida.

    There is a bed in the room.

  2. 2

    도서관에 친구가 없습니다.

    Doseogwane chinguga eopseumnida.

    My friend is not at the library.

  3. 3

    책상 위에 컴퓨터가 있습니다.

    Chaeksang wie keompyuteoga itseumnida.

    There is a computer on the desk.

Important Notes

Without a location noun, 'N + 이/가 있다/없다' also expresses possession ('to have / not have N').

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