(으)면서
Description
Verb + (으)면서 : Indicating that the preceding and following actions occur simultaneously.
Notes
Pronunciation
- Special pronunciation rule?
Conjugation Rule
| Pattern | Case | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule 1: | Verb + 면서 | If there is no 받침 or if the adjective/verb stem has ㄹ as a 받침 | 기다리다 → 기다리면서 |
| Rule 2: | Verb + 으면서 | If there is a 받침 at the end of the adjective/verb stem | 먹다 → 먹으면서 |
Sentence Examples
| Korean | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 친구를 기다리면서 책을 읽고 있어요. | I'm reading a book while waiting for a friend. | polite informal form |
| 아침을 먹으면서 뉴스를 봤어. | I watched the news while eating breakfast. | low form |
| 저는 직장을 다니면서 대학원도 다닙니다. | I'm working and attending to graduate school too. | polite formal form |
See Also
- Related topic or grammar
