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'''Verb + 고 있다 / Verb + 고 계시다''': This pattern is used to express a continuing action or a process. Must be distinguished form [[V + 아/어 있다]] which is used to express the existence of a state or a fact. | {{TTMIK | ||
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'''Verb + 고 있다 / Verb + 고 계시다 (deferential)''': English equivalent: present progressive. This pattern is used to express a continuing action or a process. Must be distinguished form [[V + 아/어 있다]] which is used to express the existence of a state or a fact. | |||
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Latest revision as of 14:19, 19 August 2014
Description
Verb + 고 있다 / Verb + 고 계시다 (deferential): English equivalent: present progressive. This pattern is used to express a continuing action or a process. Must be distinguished form V + 아/어 있다 which is used to express the existence of a state or a fact.
Notes
- The honorific form of this is V + 고 계시다.
Conjugation Rule
- Verb stem + 고 있다
Conjugation Examples
- 읽다 (to read) --> 읽고 있다
- 씻다 (to wash) --> 씻고 있다
- 하다 (to do) --> 하고 있다
Sentence Examples
| Korean | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 동생은 과일을 먹고 있다. | My little brother is eating some fruit. | |
| 동생은 컴퓨터게임을 하고 있다 | My sister is playing a computer game. | |
| 나는 음악을 듣고 있다. | I am listening to music. | |
| 나는 껌을 씹고 있다. | I am chewing gum. | |
| 나는 신문을 읽고 있다. | I am reading a paper. | |
| 나는 강릉시 살고 있어요. | I live in Gangneung. | 살다 often goes in this form) |
Pronunciation
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