V + -고 있다V + -go itda
Beginner 2 · #32Lesson 11: 집안일 – Housework

V + -고 있다 – Be V-ing (Progressive Aspect)

Meaning: Be in the middle of doing V / be wearing

Conjugation & Pattern

  • Present progressive: Verb stem (V) + -고 있어요 / -고 있습니다
  • Past progressive: Verb stem (V) + -고 있었어요
  • Honorific: Verb stem (V) + -고 계세요 / -고 계십니다

Detailed Usage

Attached to an action verb stem to indicate an ongoing action right now or a continuing activity over the current period.

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    지금 방에서 빨래를 하고 있어요.

    Jigeum bangeseo ppallaereul hago isseoyo.

    I am doing the laundry in my room right now.

  2. 2

    어머니께서는 부엌에서 저녁을 만들고 계세요.

    Eomeonikkeseoneun bueokeseo jeonyeogeul mandeulgo gyeseyo.

    My mother is making dinner in the kitchen.

  3. 3

    안경을 쓰고 있는 사람이 제 형이에요.

    Angyeongeul sseugo inneun sarami je hyeongieyo.

    The person wearing glasses is my older brother.

Important Notes

With clothing verbs (입다, 신다, 쓰다, 끼다), '-고 있다' can describe either the act of putting on an item or the resulting state of wearing it.

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