Simultaneous Action: While / As (-myeonseo)
-(으)면서 to a verb stem to say you are doing two things at the same time.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use -면서 to describe two actions happening at the same time by the same subject.
- Attach -면서 directly to the verb stem: 먹다 -> 먹으면서 (eating).
- The subject must be the same for both actions.
- The second action is the main focus of the sentence.
Overview
-(으)면서 (romanized as -(eu)myeonseo or -(myeonseo)) is a fundamental Korean connective ending used to express simultaneous actions or states. It functions similarly to "while," "as," or "at the same time as" in English, linking two clauses where the actions or conditions occur concurrently. This grammatical pattern is crucial for creating more fluid and natural sentences, avoiding the need for two separate sentences to describe events happening at the same time.
You will encounter -(으)면서 frequently in everyday conversation, media, and formal writing.
Its primary purpose is to consolidate events performed by a single subject into a coherent statement. Rather than stating "I listened to music. I studied," -(으)면서 allows you to combine these into "I studied while listening to music." This efficiency is a hallmark of Korean grammar, where complex ideas are often expressed through compact connective endings.
How This Grammar Works
-(으)면서 clause and the main clause must be performed by the same subject. This constraint is not arbitrary; it simplifies sentence structure and avoids ambiguity by clearly attributing simultaneous actions to a single agent.저는 밥을 먹으면서 뉴스를 봐요. (I watch the news while eating.) because "I" am both eating and watching. However, you cannot use -(으)면서 to say "I studied while my mother cooked" (제가 공부하면서 엄마가 요리해요.), as this involves two different subjects performing separate actions. For such cases, other constructions like -는 동안 (while, during) are required, which specifically accommodate different subjects.-(으)면서, the first clause (the one with -(으)면서) often describes a background action, manner, or condition that accompanies the main action in the second clause. The temporal relationship can range from perfectly synchronous events to actions that simply overlap significantly over a period. For instance, 서울에 살면서 한국어를 공부해요. (I study Korean while living in Seoul.) implies an overlapping period of residence and study, not necessarily that every moment of living is spent studying.-았/었- for past tense, -겠- for future/conjecture, or -지 않다 for negation) are never attached to the verb stem before -(으)면서. These grammatical functions are expressed only in the final verb of the entire sentence. This maintains the coherence and flow of the two connected clauses, treating the -(으)면서 clause as a modifying element rather than an independent statement that carries its own tense.음악을 들으면서 책을 읽었어요.(I read a book while listening to music.) – Past tense is at the end (읽었어요).커피를 마시면서 이야기하고 싶어요.(I want to talk while drinking coffee.) – Modality (-고 싶다) is at the end (싶어요).
Formation Pattern
-(으)면서 is straightforward, depending on whether the verb or adjective stem ends in a vowel or a consonant. The key is to correctly identify the final character of the stem after removing the dictionary form ending -다.
-(으)면서 Form | Romanization | Meaning |
-면서 | -면서 | 보다 (to see) | 보- | 보면서 | bomyeonseo | while seeing / as seeing |
가다 (to go) | 가- | 가면서 | gamyeonseo | while going / as going |
ㄹ consonant | Attach -면서 | -면서 | 살다 (to live) | 살- | 살면서 | salmyeonseo | while living / as living |
만들다 (to make) | 만들- | 만들면서 | mandeulmyeonseo | while making / as making |
-으면서 | -으면서 | 먹다 (to eat) | 먹- | 먹으면서 | meogeumyeonseo | while eating / as eating |
읽다 (to read) | 읽- | 읽으면서 | ilgeumyeonseo | while reading / as reading |
-(으)면서. You must account for these changes to form the correct conjunction.
ㄷ Irregular (ㄷ 불규칙): If a verb stem ends in ㄷ and is followed by a vowel, ㄷ changes to ㄹ. Since -(으)면서 starts with a vowel sound (으), this rule applies.
듣다 (to listen) → 들으면서 (while listening)
걷다 (to walk) → 걸으면서 (while walking)
ㅂ Irregular (ㅂ 불규칙): If a verb stem ends in ㅂ and is followed by a vowel, ㅂ changes to ㅜ or ㅗ. This ㅜ or ㅗ then combines with the 으 from -(으)면서.
돕다 (to help) → 도우면서 (while helping)
춥다 (to be cold) → 추우면서 (while being cold)
아름답다 (to be beautiful) → 아름다우면서 (while being beautiful)
ㅅ Irregular (ㅅ 불규칙): Verbs ending in ㅅ typically drop the ㅅ when followed by a vowel. However, 짓다 (to build/make) is one of the few common verbs to which -(으)면서 directly applies as 지으면서 (while building/making).
르 Irregular (르 불규칙): For 르 irregular verbs, the 르 itself changes to ㄹ라 or ㄹ러 with different endings. However, with -(으)면서, the 르 stem remains unchanged, simply taking -면서 or -으면서 depending on the preceding vowel/consonant in its full form. Common examples like 모르다 (to not know) become 모르면서 (while not knowing) and 부르다 (to call/sing) becomes 부르면서 (while calling/singing).
When To Use It
-(으)면서 offers versatility, expressing several shades of simultaneous action or state. Understanding these distinct uses will enhance your precision in Korean.- 1Strict Simultaneous Actions (Multitasking)
저는 밥을 먹으면서 텔레비전을 봐요.(I watch television while eating rice.)운전하면서 음악을 들으면 기분이 좋아요.(I feel good when I listen to music while driving.)그는 이야기하면서 손짓했어요.(He gestured with his hands while talking.)
- 1Manner or Accompanying Action
-(으)면서 clause can describe the manner in which the main action is performed, acting as a descriptive background to the primary verb. The action with -(으)면서 often expresses the subject's posture, expression, or a secondary movement.학생들은 웃으면서 교실에 들어왔어요.(The students entered the classroom smiling.) –웃으면서describes how they entered.그는 노래를 부르면서 기타를 쳤어요.(He played the guitar while singing.) –노래를 부르면서describes an accompanying action.아기는 울면서 엄마를 찾았어요.(The baby cried while looking for its mother.) –울면서sets the emotional background.
- 1Contrast or Contradiction (The "Even Though" / "Despite" Nuance)
-(으)면서 connects two clauses that seem contradictory or where one action/state occurs despite the other. It highlights a discrepancy between what is known/true and what is done or observed.알면서 왜 안 가르쳐 줬어요?(You knew it, so why didn't you teach me? / Even though you knew, why didn't you teach me?)돈이 없으면서 비싼 옷만 사려고 해요.(You have no money, yet you only try to buy expensive clothes. / Even though you have no money, you only try to buy expensive clothes.)피곤하다고 말하면서 계속 게임을 해요.(You say you're tired, yet you keep playing games. / Even though you say you're tired, you keep playing games.)
- 1Expressing Two Simultaneous Qualities (with Adjectives)
-(으)면서 can connect two adjectives to describe a single noun that possesses both qualities simultaneously. This translates to "is A and also B" or "while being A, is also B."그 식당은 음식이 맛있으면서 가격도 저렴해요.(That restaurant's food is delicious and the prices are also cheap.)이 핸드폰은 작으면서 기능이 많아요.(This phone is small and has many functions.)그 배우는 멋있으면서 연기도 잘해요.(That actor is cool and also acts well.)
- 1Indicating a General, Overlapping Period
-(으)면서 can also convey that one state or action is ongoing during a broader period of another. This is particularly common with verbs like 살다 (to live), 일하다 (to work), or 배우다 (to learn).한국에서 유학하면서 한국 문화에 대해 많이 배웠어요.(While studying abroad in Korea, I learned a lot about Korean culture.)새로운 직장에서 일하면서 많은 것을 경험하고 있어요.(While working at the new job, I'm experiencing many things.)고향을 그리워하면서도 서울 생활에 적응하고 있어요.(While missing my hometown, I'm also adapting to life in Seoul.)
Common Mistakes
-(으)면서 is as important as mastering its rules. Avoiding these errors will significantly improve your fluency and accuracy.- 1Using Different Subjects for Each Clause
-(으)면서 mandates a single subject for both actions. If the subjects are different, you must use a different grammatical construction.- Incorrect:
저는 숙제를 하면서 동생은 게임을 해요.(I do homework while my younger sibling plays games.)
-(으)면서.- Correct:
제가 숙제를 하는 동안 동생은 게임을 해요.(While I do homework, my younger sibling plays games.)
-는 동안 (during the time that) is the appropriate connective for different subjects.- Incorrect:
엄마가 요리하면서 아빠가 신문을 읽어요. - Correct:
엄마가 요리하는 동안 아빠가 신문을 읽어요.(While Mom cooks, Dad reads the newspaper.)
- 1Attaching Tense or Modality Markers to the
-(으)면서Clause
-(으)면서 creates an ungrammatical sentence.- Incorrect:
밥을 먹었으면서 텔레비전을 봤어요.(Attempting past tense먹었으면서)
-았/었- cannot attach to the stem before -(으)면서.- Correct:
밥을 먹으면서 텔레비전을 봤어요.(I watched television while eating.)
았어요 correctly attaches to the final verb 보다.- Incorrect:
내일 커피를 마시겠으면서 이야기할 거예요.(Attempting future tense마시겠으면서) - Correct:
내일 커피를 마시면서 이야기할 거예요.(Tomorrow, I will talk while drinking coffee.)
- 1Confusing
-(으)면서with-다가
-다가 implies an interruption or a change of action, whereas -(으)면서 implies continuous simultaneity. This distinction is crucial for conveying the correct temporal relationship.-(으)면서(Simultaneity):책을 읽으면서 차를 마셨어요.(I drank tea while continuously reading a book.) – Both actions occurred over the same period without interruption of the reading for the drinking.-다가(Interruption/Change):책을 읽다가 잠이 들었어요.(I was reading a book, then I fell asleep.) – The reading stopped or changed into sleeping. The first action is typically incomplete or stops when the second action begins.- Consider
버스에서 음악을 듣다가 잠이 들었어요.(I was listening to music on the bus, then fell asleep.) – The listening stopped for the sleeping. - Compare:
버스에서 음악을 들으면서 창밖을 봤어요.(I looked out the window while simultaneously listening to music on the bus.) – Both actions happen together.
- 1Overuse or Awkward Chaining
-(으)면서 clauses (e.g., A-(으)면서 B-(으)면서 C-다), doing so excessively can make sentences convoluted and less natural. Native speakers typically limit it to one or two -(으)면서 clauses per sentence for clarity and flow.- Awkward:
저는 아침에 밥을 먹으면서 뉴스를 보면서 커피를 마시면서 이메일을 확인했어요. - Better:
저는 아침에 밥을 먹으면서 뉴스를 봤고, 커피를 마시면서 이메일을 확인했어요.(I watched the news while eating breakfast, and checked emails while drinking coffee.) – Using-고to break up the chain.
Real Conversations
-(으)면서 is a cornerstone of natural Korean expression, appearing in a wide range of contexts from casual chat to more formal discourse. Observing its usage in authentic situations illuminates its versatility.
Casual Dialogue (해체)
- A: 뭐 해요? (What are you doing?)
- B: 텔레비전 보면서 밥 먹어요. (I'm eating while watching TV.)
- bomyeonseo bap meogeoyo
- This is a simple, direct answer using -(으)면서 to combine two simultaneous actions.
- 걸으면서 이야기하는 게 어때요? (How about we talk while walking?)
- georeumyeonseo iyagihaneun ge eottaeyo?
- A common suggestion for combining physical activity with conversation.
Formal/Polite Context (합니다체)
- 이 보고서를 작성하시면서 필요한 자료를 참고해 주십시오. (Please refer to the necessary materials while preparing this report.)
- i bogoseoreul jakseonghasimyeonseo piryohan jaryoreul chamgohae jusipsio
- Used in a professional setting, demonstrating polite instruction for simultaneous tasks.
- 저희는 한국 문화를 배우면서 한국 역사도 이해하고 있습니다. (While learning Korean culture, we are also understanding Korean history.)
- jeohuineun hanguk munhwaleul baeumyeonseo hanguk yeoksado ihae하고 itseumnida
- A statement of ongoing, parallel learning.
Expressing Nuance (Contradiction/Criticism)
- 분명히 안다고 말하면서 왜 틀린 정보를 줬어요? (You clearly said you knew, so why did you give me incorrect information?)
- bunmyeonghi andago malhamyeonseo wae teullin jeongboreul jwosseoyo?
- This highlights a discrepancy between a claimed state (안다고 말하면서 – saying you know) and an action (틀린 정보를 줬어요 – giving wrong info), implying reproach.
- 그는 매일 운동하면서도 살이 찌는 것을 이해할 수 없어요. (I can't understand why he gains weight even though he exercises every day.)
- geuneun maeil undonghamyeonseodo sari jjineun geoseul ihaehal su eopseoyo.
- The -(으)면서도 variation here explicitly adds the nuance of "even though/despite," emphasizing the unexpected outcome.
Social Media/Informal Writing
- 날씨 좋으니까 산책하면서 커피 마셔야지! (The weather's nice, so I should drink coffee while taking a walk!)
- nalssi joeunikka sanchaekhamyeonseo keopi masyeoyaji!
- A typical casual plan or thought shared online, combining two enjoyable activities.
- #일상 #음악들으면서공부 #집콕 (#DailyLife #StudyWhileListeningToMusic #StayAtHome)
- #ilsang #eumakdeuleumyeonseogongbu #jipkkok
- Hashtag usage demonstrates the concise nature of -(으)면서 to describe a common simultaneous activity.
Adjective Usage
- 이 가방은 예쁘면서 실용적이에요. (This bag is pretty and practical.)
- i gabangeun yeppeumyeonseo siryongjeogiyeyo.
- A common way to describe an item's dual qualities in a concise manner.
These examples illustrate that -(으)면서 is not just a grammatical rule but a practical tool for expressing interconnected events in a highly natural and idiomatic way.
Quick FAQ
-(으)면서 helps solidify your understanding and clarifies any remaining ambiguities.- Q: Can
-(으)면서connect more than two actions? - A: Yes, it is grammatically possible to chain multiple clauses, for example:
A-(으)면서 B-(으)면서 C-다. However, for clarity and naturalness, native speakers usually limit it to two or, at most, three chained clauses. Overly long chains can make a sentence feel cumbersome and difficult to parse. It's often better to break up longer sequences with other conjunctions or separate sentences.
- Q: Does
-(으)면서always imply perfect, exact simultaneity? - A: Not necessarily perfect, moment-to-moment simultaneity. It often conveys a general overlap or that one action/state occurs throughout the duration of another. For instance,
한국에서 살면서 한국어를 배웠어요.(I learned Korean while living in Korea.) doesn't mean you were studying Korean every second of your time in Korea, but rather that the learning process took place during the period you resided there.
- Q: What is the politeness level of
-(으)면서? - A:
-(으)면서itself is neutral in terms of politeness. The overall politeness level of the sentence is determined entirely by the ending of the final verb in the sentence. You can use it with formal endings like-습니다/ㅂ니다(합니다체) or informal endings like-아/어요(해요체) or even very casual informal endings (해체). - Formal:
커피를 마시면서 이야기하겠습니다.(I will talk while drinking coffee.) - Informal Polite:
커피를 마시면서 이야기할게요.(I'll talk while drinking coffee.) - Casual:
커피 마시면서 얘기하자.(Let's talk while drinking coffee.)
- Q: What is the key difference between
-(으)면서and-는 동안? - A: The most crucial distinction lies in the subject of the clauses.
-(으)면서requires the same subject for both actions.-는 동안, on the other hand, allows for and often implies different subjects, although it can also be used with the same subject.-는 동안literally means "during the time that..." -(으)면서:제가 책을 읽으면서 음악을 들어요.(I listen to music while I read a book.) - Same subject (I).-는 동안:제가 책을 읽는 동안 동생은 잠을 잤어요.(While I read a book, my younger sibling slept.) - Different subjects (I, younger sibling).
- Q: How does
-(으)면서differ from-다가? - A: Both connect sequential events, but their nuance of connection differs significantly:
-(으)면서: Indicates simultaneous and ongoing actions. Both actions occur concurrently without interruption.저는 밥을 먹으면서 텔레비전을 봐요.(I continuously eat and continuously watch TV at the same time.)-다가: Indicates a change or interruption of action. The first action was ongoing but then stopped or was interrupted by the second action.저는 밥을 먹다가 전화를 받았어요.(I was eating, then I stopped eating and received a call.) The eating ceased or was paused for the phone call.- Think of
-(으)면서as parallel processing, while-다가is sequential with a pivot point.
- Q: When is the "contrast/even though" nuance most prevalent with
-(으)면서? - A: This nuance arises when the two clauses connected by
-(으)면서present ideas or actions that are logically contradictory or unexpected given the context. It implies a sense of "despite the fact that X, Y happened/is happening" or "although X is true, Y is observed." It often carries a subtle tone of mild criticism, irony, or surprise. You'll typically find this when one clause describes a known fact or state, and the other describes an action that goes against it. For example,돈이 없으면서 사려고 하다(trying to buy when one has no money) inherently creates a contrast.
Formation of -면서
| Verb Type | Verb | Stem | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Vowel ending
|
가다
|
가
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가면서
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Consonant ending
|
먹다
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먹
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먹으면서
|
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ㄹ ending
|
만들다
|
만들
|
만들면서
|
|
Irregular (ㄷ)
|
듣다
|
들
|
들으면서
|
|
Irregular (ㅂ)
|
돕다
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도우
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도우면서
|
|
Irregular (ㅅ)
|
짓다
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지
|
지으면서
|
Meanings
This ending connects two verbs to indicate that the actions occur simultaneously. It translates to 'while' or 'as' in English.
Simultaneous Action
Two actions performed by the same subject at the same time.
“밥을 먹으면서 TV를 봐요.”
“운전하면서 전화를 하면 위험해요.”
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
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Affirmative
|
Verb + 면서
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공부하면서
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Negative
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Verb + 지 않으면서
|
먹지 않으면서
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Past Tense (Final)
|
Verb + 면서 + Verb(past)
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먹으면서 봤다
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Future Tense (Final)
|
Verb + 면서 + Verb(future)
|
먹으면서 볼 것이다
|
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Honorific
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Verb + (으)시면서
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말씀하시면서
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Contrasting
|
Verb + 면서도
|
웃으면서도 울다
|
Formality Spectrum
음악을 들으면서 공부합니다. (Daily life)
음악을 들으면서 공부해요. (Daily life)
음악 들으면서 공부해. (Daily life)
음악 들으면서 공부 중. (Daily life)
Simultaneous Action Concept
Actions
- 먹다 eat
- 듣다 listen
Requirements
- Same Subject One person
- Concurrent At the same time
Examples by Level
노래를 들으면서 공부해요.
I study while listening to music.
밥을 먹으면서 TV를 봐요.
I watch TV while eating.
커피를 마시면서 이야기해요.
We talk while drinking coffee.
걸으면서 전화해요.
I talk on the phone while walking.
운전하면서 음악을 듣지 마세요.
Don't listen to music while driving.
숙제를 하면서 사전을 찾아요.
I look up words in the dictionary while doing homework.
창문을 열면서 청소해요.
I clean while opening the window.
웃으면서 인사했어요.
I greeted them while smiling.
한국어를 배우면서 한국 문화도 알게 되었어요.
While learning Korean, I also came to know Korean culture.
일을 하면서 대학원에 다녔어요.
I attended graduate school while working.
비가 오면서 바람이 불어요.
It is raining and the wind is blowing.
생각하면서 말하세요.
Think before you speak (while thinking, speak).
그는 울면서 집을 나갔다.
He left the house while crying.
운동을 하면서 건강을 관리하고 있어요.
I am managing my health while exercising.
회의를 하면서 메모를 하세요.
Please take notes while having the meeting.
요리를 하면서 노래를 흥얼거려요.
I hum a song while cooking.
그는 웃으면서도 눈물을 흘리고 있었다.
He was shedding tears even while smiling.
문제를 해결하면서 동시에 새로운 문제를 만들고 있다.
While solving the problem, I am simultaneously creating new ones.
그는 화를 내면서도 내 부탁을 들어주었다.
He granted my request even while getting angry.
기다리면서 지루함을 달래기 위해 책을 폈다.
I opened a book to soothe my boredom while waiting.
그는 침묵하면서도 자신의 의지를 분명히 전달했다.
He conveyed his will clearly even while remaining silent.
변화하는 사회를 관찰하면서 새로운 가치를 모색해야 한다.
We must seek new values while observing the changing society.
그는 고통을 참으면서도 끝까지 임무를 완수했다.
He completed the mission to the end while enduring the pain.
역사를 공부하면서 미래를 준비하는 지혜를 얻는다.
One gains the wisdom to prepare for the future while studying history.
Easily Confused
Both connect verbs, but -고 is sequential while -면서 is simultaneous.
Common Mistakes
내가 먹으면서 친구가 자요.
내가 먹을 때 친구가 자요.
먹었으면서 공부해요.
먹으면서 공부해요.
공부하고 음악을 들어요.
음악을 들으면서 공부해요.
가면서요.
가면서.
숙제를 하면서 TV를 봤어요.
숙제를 하면서 TV를 봤어요.
그는 웃으면서 말했어요.
그는 웃으면서 말했어요.
걷으면서.
걸으면서.
그녀가 노래하면서 나는 춤을 췄다.
그녀가 노래할 때 나는 춤을 췄다.
공부하면서도 열심히 했다.
공부하면서 열심히 했다.
말하면서 들으세요.
말하면서 들으세요.
그는 울면서도 웃었다.
그는 울면서도 웃었다.
그가 일하면서 내가 돕는다.
그가 일할 때 내가 돕는다.
먹으면서 말하지 마세요.
먹으면서 말하지 마세요.
Sentence Patterns
___을/를 하면서 ___을/를 해요.
Real World Usage
공부하면서 문자해!
Subject Check
Smart Tips
Use -면서 to combine short sentences.
Pronunciation
Liaison
The 'ㄹ' in '면서' often blends with the preceding consonant.
Rising
먹으면서?↗
Asking if they are doing it while eating.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'Me-n-seo' as 'Me and so'—I am doing this, and so I am doing that at the same time.
Visual Association
Imagine yourself walking (걷다) while eating (먹다). You are holding a sandwich in one hand and your phone in the other. Both actions happen together.
Rhyme
Doing two things, yes it's true, add -면서 to the verb for you!
Story
Min-su is a busy student. He walks to school while listening to a podcast. He eats his breakfast while checking his emails. He is the master of -면서.
Word Web
Challenge
Write 3 sentences about what you are doing right now using -면서.
Cultural Notes
Multitasking is highly valued in Korean work culture, so this grammar is used frequently in professional settings.
Derived from the verb '하다' (to do) combined with the simultaneous marker.
Conversation Starters
보통 무엇을 하면서 시간을 보내요?
Journal Prompts
Common Mistakes
Test Yourself
음악을 (듣다) ___ 공부해요.
Score: /1
Practice Exercises
1 exercises음악을 (듣다) ___ 공부해요.
Score: /1
Practice Bank
12 exercises커피를 (마시다) 신문을 읽어요.
Which sentence makes sense?
친구를 기다리면서 게임을 했어요.
살다 (to live) → _____
비가 오면서 바람이 불어요.
Match correctly:
Arrange: / 노래를 / 들으면서 / 공부해요 / 저는 /
울면서 말했어요.
운동(____) TV를 봐요.
어제 영화를 봤으면서 팝콘을 먹었어요.
일하다 (to work)
알면서 왜 물어봐요?
Score: /12
FAQ (1)
No, you must use a different structure.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
-nagara
The subject requirement is similar.
mientras
Subject constraint.
während
Syntax structure.
en + participe présent
Grammatical category.
一边...一边...
Word order.
بينما
Formal register.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
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