Korean

없이

없이
Meaning: without; lacking
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

He left without a word.
성공은 노력 없이는 불가능하다.
Success is impossible without effort.
부모님의 승인 없이는 혼자 여행을 갈 수 없다.
You cannot go on a trip alone without your parents' approval.
어제 여자 친구에게 아무 이유 없이 차였다.
I was dumped by my girlfriend yesterday for no reason.
의사의 처방 없이는 이 약을 살 수 없습니다.
You cannot buy this medicine without a doctor's prescription.
그는 말 한 마디 없이 떠났다.
He left without a single word.
이번 시험은 별다른 어려움 없이 잘 끝났어요.
This exam finished well without any particular difficulties.
그녀는 악보 없이도 그 곡을 연주할 수 있다.
She can play that song even without sheet music.
그는 아무런 지향 없이 거리를 걸었다.
He walked the streets without any clear direction.
그는 아무런 명분 없이 친구와의 약속을 어겼다.
He broke the promise with his friend without any justification.

Usage Notes

Used to express the absence of something or someone, or to describe an action done without a particular thing.

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