Korean · Common Verbs
있다
itda
To have / exist
Beginnerverb
Definition
To exist or to possess something.
Example
시간이 있어요?
Do you have time?
Etymology
'있다' (itda) translates to 'to have' or 'to exist,' with roots in Middle Korean, reflecting states of possession and existence in both literal and abstract forms.
How & Where It’s Used
Similar to '이다,' it is used in all registers of speech and writing, integral to everyday conversation.