V + -(으)ㄴ 채(로) (While keeping the state of, with ... still ...)

Conjugation & Pattern

• Verb stem with batchim + -은 채(로)
• Verb stem without batchim or ending in ㄹ + -ㄴ 채(로)
• 로 can be omitted as -(으)ㄴ 채

Detailed Usage

Indicates that the subsequent action takes place while the resulting state of the first action remains unchanged.

Example Sentences

1. 1

   급하게 나오느라고 창문을 열어 놓은 채로 나왔다.

   Geuphage naoneurago changmuneul yeoreo noteun chaero nawatda.

   Because I left in a hurry, I came out leaving the window open.

2. 2

   너무 피곤해서 화장한 채로 그냥 잤다.

   Neomu pigonhaeseo hwajanghan chaero geunyang jatda.

   I was so tired that I just fell asleep with my makeup still on.

3. 3

   안경을 쓴 채 세수를 하려고 했다.

   Angyeongeul sseun chae sesureul haryeogo haetda.

   I tried to wash my face while still wearing my glasses.