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-고 있다

Beginner · TOPIK IExpressionForms: -고 있다 · -고 계시다

An expression used to state that the act mentioned in the preceding statement is continued.

Meaning

  1. 1

    An expression used to state that the act mentioned in the preceding statement is continued.

    앞의 말이 나타내는 행동이 계속 진행됨을 나타내는 표현.

  2. 2

    An expression used to state that the result of the act mentioned in the preceding statement is continued.

    앞의 말이 나타내는 행동의 결과가 계속됨을 나타내는 표현.

Example sentences

  • In the photo, my family was smiling brightly.

  • It's already past nine in the morning, and Seunggyu is still sleeping.

  • The bread you're eating looks really good.

  • Have you left? When do you think you'll arrive?

    I'm on my way, so I'll be there in about ten minutes.

  • My eyes were closed, but I wasn't asleep yet.

  • Jisu was holding bags in both hands, so it was hard to grab the handle on the bus.