A2 suffix #300 最常用 2分钟阅读

으)면서

This suffix means 'while' and is used to describe two actions happening at the same time.

-(eu)myeonseo
Practice it

Explanation at your level:

You use -(으)면서 when you do two things at once. For example, 'I eat while I watch TV'. You just add it to the verb. It is very useful for your daily life!

At this level, you can use this suffix to describe your routine. 'I listen to music while I study.' It makes your sentences sound more natural and less like a list of separate actions. Just remember: same person, same time.

You can now use this to explain complex situations. It is great for describing multi-tasking. You might say, 'He was driving while talking on the phone.' It helps you connect your thoughts into longer, more fluid sentences that native speakers use all the time.

At this stage, you will notice that -(으)면서 can also imply a contrast or a sense of 'even though'. For example, 'He says he is busy while he is actually playing games.' It adds a layer of nuance to your critique or observation of others.

In advanced contexts, this suffix helps in creating sophisticated, descriptive prose. It allows for a seamless transition between states and actions, often used in literature to paint a vivid picture of a character's internal and external actions happening at once.

Mastery of this suffix involves understanding its subtle role in narrative flow. It is used to maintain the 'aspect' of an action, ensuring that the reader understands the background activity that accompanies a primary event. It is essential for high-level storytelling and academic writing.

30秒词汇

  • Connects two simultaneous actions
  • Requires same subject
  • Vowel/ㄹ = -면서, Consonant = -으면서
  • Very common in daily conversation

Hey there! Have you ever wanted to talk about two things you are doing at the same time? In Korean, we use the super handy suffix -(으)면서 to do exactly that. Think of it as the 'while' in English.

When you attach this to a verb, you are telling the listener that the action in the first part of your sentence is happening simultaneously with the action in the second part. It is a very common way to connect your daily activities and make your sentences flow much better!

The suffix -(으)면서 has deep roots in Middle Korean. It evolved from the combination of the conditional/temporal marker '-며' (and/while) and the existential/state marker '-서'.

Historically, this structure has been used to emphasize the continuity of an action. Over time, it became the standard way to express concurrent actions in both spoken and written Korean. It is a beautiful example of how Korean grammar evolved to be more precise about the timing of events in a sentence.

Using -(으)면서 is quite straightforward once you get the hang of the vowel/consonant rule. If your verb stem ends in a vowel or 'ㄹ', you just add -면서. If it ends in any other consonant, you add -으면서.

It is used in almost every register, from casual chats with friends to professional presentations. Just remember, the subject of both verbs must be the same person! You wouldn't use this to say 'I am eating while he is sleeping'—that requires a different grammar structure.

While it is a grammatical suffix, it appears in many common expressions. 1. 웃으면서 말하다 (to say while smiling). 2. 울면서 겨자 먹기 (literally 'eating mustard while crying'—meaning doing something you hate but have no choice). 3. 들으면서 배우다 (to learn by listening). 4. 보면서 따라하다 (to follow along while watching). 5. 생각하면서 말하다 (to think while speaking).

Pronunciation-wise, it sounds like 'eum-yeon-seo'. The '으' is a bit tricky for beginners, but keep your lips neutral and pull your tongue back slightly. The stress usually falls on the first syllable of the suffix.

It acts as a connective ending. Unlike English where we use 'while' as a separate word, in Korean, this suffix glues the two verbs together into one cohesive thought. It is not used with nouns, only with verb stems, making it a powerful tool for building complex, descriptive sentences.

Fun Fact

It is one of the most frequently used connective endings in the Korean language!

Pronunciation Guide

UK /eum-yeon-seo/

Clear pronunciation of each syllable.

US /eum-yeon-seo/

The 'eo' sound is like the 'u' in 'but'.

Common Errors

  • Mispronouncing '으'
  • Dropping the 'n' sound
  • Adding extra syllables

Rhymes With

면서 건너서 들어서 물어서 보여서

Difficulty Rating

阅读 1/5

Easy to recognize

Writing 2/5

Requires vowel check

Speaking 2/5

Requires flow

听力 1/5

Very common

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

하다 먹다 보다

Learn Next

-고 -지만 -어서/아서

高级

-느라고 -는 통에

Grammar to Know

-고

먹고 가요

-며

먹으며 가요

-는 동안

공부하는 동안

Examples by Level

1

음악을 들으면서 공부해요.

Music + listen + while + study

Verb ends in consonant

2

웃으면서 말해요.

Smile + while + speak

Verb ends in vowel

3

밥을 먹으면서 TV를 봐요.

Rice + eat + while + TV + watch

Simultaneous action

4

걸으면서 이야기해요.

Walk + while + talk

Verb ends in consonant

5

울면서 집에 갔어요.

Cry + while + home + went

Past tense

6

책을 읽으면서 쉬어요.

Book + read + while + rest

Verb ends in consonant

7

춤추면서 노래해요.

Dance + while + sing

Verb ends in vowel

8

커피를 마시면서 기다려요.

Coffee + drink + while + wait

Verb ends in vowel

1

노래를 부르면서 샤워해요.

2

운전하면서 전화를 받지 마세요.

3

일하면서 음악을 들어요.

4

공부하면서 메모를 해요.

5

요리하면서 라디오를 들어요.

6

운동하면서 친구와 대화해요.

7

쇼핑하면서 구경해요.

8

생각하면서 글을 써요.

1

그는 웃으면서 거짓말을 했어요.

2

비가 오면서 바람이 불어요.

3

그녀는 울면서 사과를 했어요.

4

일을 하면서 실력을 쌓아요.

5

한국어를 배우면서 문화를 알게 돼요.

6

영화를 보면서 팝콘을 먹어요.

7

기다리면서 책을 읽었어요.

8

고민하면서 결정을 내렸어요.

1

그는 공부를 잘하면서 운동도 잘해요.

2

비가 오면서 날씨가 추워졌어요.

3

그녀는 화를 내면서도 웃고 있었어요.

4

일을 하면서 동시에 공부하는 것은 힘들어요.

5

사람들은 보면서도 모르는 척해요.

6

그는 말하면서 손을 흔들었어요.

7

기다리면서 지루함을 느꼈어요.

8

생각하면서 천천히 대답했어요.

1

그는 진지하게 생각하면서도 웃음을 잃지 않았어요.

2

폭풍이 몰아치면서 나무들이 흔들렸어요.

3

그녀는 울면서도 자신의 주장을 굽히지 않았어요.

4

일을 하면서 보람을 느끼는 것이 중요해요.

5

그는 말하면서 동시에 상대방의 눈을 보았어요.

6

기다리면서 많은 생각을 정리했어요.

7

그는 웃으면서도 눈에는 슬픔이 있었어요.

8

그녀는 노래하면서도 관객과 소통했어요.

1

그는 시대의 변화를 예견하면서도 침묵을 지켰어요.

2

비바람이 몰아치면서도 그는 묵묵히 걸었어요.

3

그녀는 울면서도 삶의 의지를 다졌어요.

4

일을 하면서도 자신의 가치를 잃지 않았어요.

5

그는 말하면서도 상대의 마음을 읽어냈어요.

6

기다리면서도 희망을 버리지 않았어요.

7

그는 웃으면서도 날카로운 비판을 했어요.

8

그녀는 노래하면서도 깊은 울림을 전했어요.

常见搭配

웃으면서 말하다
음악을 들으면서
일을 하면서
울면서 말하다
걸으면서 생각하다
공부하면서 일하다
요리하면서 노래하다
운동하면서 대화하다
보면서 배우다
먹으면서 공부하다

Idioms & Expressions

"울며 겨자 먹기"

Doing something unpleasant because you have no choice

울며 겨자 먹기로 그 일을 했어요.

idiomatic

"웃으면서 뺨 때리기"

Being nice while doing something mean

그건 웃으면서 뺨 때리는 격이에요.

idiomatic

"말하면서 행동하다"

Practicing what you preach

말하면서 행동하는 사람이 되세요.

neutral

"들으면서 흘리다"

Listening but not paying attention

그는 들으면서 흘려요.

casual

"보면서 즐기다"

Enjoying something while watching

영화를 보면서 즐겨요.

neutral

"생각하면서 살다"

Living with purpose

생각하면서 살아야 해요.

neutral

Easily Confused

으)면서 vs -고

Both connect verbs

-고 is sequential, -(으)면서 is simultaneous

밥을 먹고 가요 (Eat then go) vs 밥을 먹으면서 가요 (Eat while going).

으)면서 vs -는 동안

Both mean 'while'

-는 동안 is for nouns/time, -(으)면서 is for verbs

공부하는 동안 (During study) vs 공부하면서 (While studying).

으)면서 vs -며

It is a variant

None, just shorter

먹으며 vs 먹으면서.

으)면서 vs -자

Both connect actions

-자 is 'as soon as', -(으)면서 is 'while'

보자마자 (As soon as I see) vs 보면서 (While I see).

Sentence Patterns

A1

Subject + [Verb1]-(으)면서 + [Verb2]

나는 노래하면서 요리해요.

A2

[Verb1]-(으)면서 + [Verb2] (Imperative)

웃으면서 말하세요.

B1

Subject + [Verb1]-(으)면서 + [Verb2] (Past)

그는 울면서 집으로 갔어요.

B2

Subject + [Verb1]-(으)면서도 + [Verb2]

그는 공부하면서도 일을 했어요.

B2

Subject + [Verb1]-(으)면서 + [Verb2] (Future)

내일은 운동하면서 시간을 보낼 거예요.

词族

Nouns

동시 simultaneity

Verbs

하다 to do

相关

-고 sequential action
-며 shortened form

How to Use It

frequency

10

Formality Scale

Formal Neutral Casual

常见错误

Using with different subjects → Use separate sentences
-(으)면서 requires the same subject for both verbs.
Using with nouns → Use -동안
-(으)면서 is only for verbs.
Wrong vowel/consonant ending → Check verb stem
Vowel/ㄹ = -면서, Consonant = -으면서.
Using for sequential actions → Use -고
-고 is for 'and then', -(으)면서 is for 'at the same time'.
Confusing with -며 → Both are fine
-며 is just a shorter, slightly more formal version.

Tips

💡

Memory Palace

Visualize yourself doing your favorite hobby while listening to music.

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Native Speaker Tip

Use it to connect your daily activities to sound more fluent.

🌍

Cultural Insight

Koreans value efficiency; this word helps describe multi-tasking!

💡

Grammar Shortcut

Just remember: Vowel/ㄹ = -면서, Consonant = -으면서.

💡

Say It Right

Practice the '으' sound by smiling slightly.

💡

Don't Make This Mistake

Don't use it for two different people!

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Did You Know?

It is one of the first connective endings taught to learners.

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Study Smart

Write 5 sentences about your day using this suffix.

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Practice

Listen to K-pop and spot this suffix in the lyrics!

💡

Flow

Try to say the two verbs without a pause.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Myeon-seo sounds like 'men' (people) 'sir' (respect). Two men serving together!

Visual Association

A person juggling while riding a unicycle.

Word Web

Time Action Routine Connection

挑战

Try to describe your morning routine using this suffix.

词源

Korean

Original meaning: Doing two things at once

文化背景

None, it is standard grammar.

Similar to the English 'while' or 'as'.

Used in countless K-pop songs and K-drama dialogues.

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

At school

  • 선생님 말씀을 들으면서 적어요.
  • 친구와 이야기하면서 걸어요.
  • 공부하면서 음악을 들어요.

At work

  • 전화를 받으면서 메모해요.
  • 커피를 마시면서 일해요.
  • 회의하면서 생각해요.

Travel

  • 경치를 보면서 사진을 찍어요.
  • 걸으면서 구경해요.
  • 노래를 들으면서 여행해요.

Daily life

  • 밥을 먹으면서 TV를 봐요.
  • 샤워하면서 노래해요.
  • 생각하면서 걸어요.

Conversation Starters

"요즘 공부하면서 듣는 음악이 있어요?"

"일하면서 가장 힘든 점은 무엇인가요?"

"운전하면서 노래를 자주 부르나요?"

"친구와 걸으면서 대화하는 것을 좋아하나요?"

"요리하면서 무엇을 하는 것을 좋아하세요?"

Journal Prompts

오늘 하루 동안 무엇을 하면서 시간을 보냈나요?

음악을 들으면서 공부하는 것이 도움이 되나요?

울면서 겨자 먹기로 했던 일이 있나요?

사람들이 웃으면서 말할 때 어떤 기분이 드나요?

常见问题

8 个问题

No, only with verb stems.

No, -며 is just a shorter version.

Yes, always.

Yes, usually at the end of the sentence.

Yes, very common.

Use -면서.

Yes, the context will define the tense.

No, it is one of the most useful suffixes!

自我测试

fill blank A1

저는 노래를 ___ 공부해요.

正确！ 不太对。 正确答案： 들으면서

Need 'while' for simultaneous action.

multiple choice A2

Which sentence is correct?

正确！ 不太对。 正确答案： All are correct

It works with various tenses.

true false B1

Can you use -(으)면서 with two different subjects?

正确！ 不太对。 正确答案： 错误

No, the subject must be the same.

match pairs B1

Word

意思

All matched!

Matching action to meaning.

sentence order B2

点击下方的词语来组成句子
正确！ 不太对。 正确答案：

Correct structure is Object + Verb + -(으)면서 + Object + Verb.

得分： /5

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