Question

지금까지 건강검진을 받은 적이 없습니다 The meaning and usage of the -(으)ㄴ/는 적/일(이) 있/없- pattern depends on the modifier it is used with. The structure incorporates the result -(으)ㄴ or the dynamic -는 modifier followed by the noun 적 or 일 both meaning 'act'/'experience'.The -(으)ㄴ 적/일(이) 있/없- form with the result modifier -(으)ㄴ is used when talking about having or not having a particular experience in the past and corresponds to 'have (haven't) done'. In such usage, the 일 noun is much less common than 적. This version is commonly used after the -아/어 보- pattern meaning 'try doing'.

Accepted Answer

I've never had a physical exam

Front	지금까지 건강검진을 받은 적이 없습니다
Back	I've never had a physical exam
Notes	The meaning and usage of the -(으)ㄴ/는 적/일(이) 있/없- pattern depends on the modifier it is used with. The structure incorporates the result -(으)ㄴ or the dynamic -는 modifier followed by the noun 적 or 일 both meaning 'act'/'experience'. The -(으)ㄴ 적/일(이) 있/없- form with the result modifier -(으)ㄴ is used when talking about having or not having a particular experience in the past and corresponds to 'have (haven't) done'. In such usage, the 일 noun is much less common than 적. This version is commonly used after the -아/어 보- pattern meaning 'try doing'.

Meaning Modifier 으)ㄴ 적/일(이 있/없 Pattern Result Noun