없음
absence물건이 없음
There is no item.
general
The state of something not existing or being absent.
식탁에 음식이 없음
There is no food on the table.
시간이 없음
There is no time.
Often used in formal or technical contexts to indicate the lack of something.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Formal Usage
Use '없음' in formal contexts to indicate absence, especially in reports or official documents.
Gold Rule
Precision
Use '없음' when referring to the complete absence of something, not just a lack or shortage.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb '없다' (to not exist), with the nominal suffix '-음' indicating a state or condition.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in formal writing, technical documentation, and official communications to indicate the absence of something.
Word Breakdown
없
not exist
root음
state or condition
suffix한영사전