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Korean Grammar Beginner -Time Expressions- (6): V-(으)면서

I. Examples

-(으)면서 indicates that the actions of the first and second verbs are happening at the same time, similar to ‘while’ in English. It takes the form -면서 when the verb stem ends in a vowel or ㄹ, and -으면서 when it ends in a consonant.

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II. Grammar Point

1. Transformation Examples

A. Stem Ending in Vowel or ㄹ –> -면서

B. Stem Ending in Vowel or ㄹ –> -으면서

C. Irregular Forms

2. The Subjects of Both Clauses

A. Both Must be the Same Person

B. If Different, -는 동안 is Used.

3. Always Present Tense
–> Past & Future Tense + -(으)면서 

III. Practice

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