안
an
inside
방 안에 책이 많아요.
There are many books inside the room.
general
Inside; within
안으로 들어갑니다.
I'm going inside.
안에 뭐가 있나요?
What's inside?
Used to indicate the interior of a space or container.
informal
Not; without (in negative constructions)
안 가요.
I'm not going.
안 먹어요.
I don't eat it.
Commonly used in casual speech to negate actions or states.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Negation Usage
'안' is often used to negate verbs in casual speech, similar to 'don't' or 'not' in English.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
The meaning of '안' depends heavily on context—whether it's referring to physical space or negation.
Word Origin
Derived from Middle Korean '안' (an), meaning 'inside' or 'within'.
Usage Notes
The word '안' is highly versatile and can indicate physical space or abstract negation depending on context. In modern Korean, it's often used in compound words and phrases.
Word Breakdown
안
inside
root한영사전