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-는 동안

Intermediate · TOPIK IIExpressionForms: -는 동안

An expression used to indicate the time, for which the act or state mentioned in the preceding statement lasts.

Meaning

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    An expression used to indicate the time, for which the act or state mentioned in the preceding statement lasts.

    앞에 오는 말이 나타내는 행동이나 상태가 계속되는 시간 만큼을 나타내는 표현.

Example sentences

  • While I read a book, my mother knitted.

  • While staying in Seoul, we visited many tourist attractions.

  • As long as his performance continued, no one could break away from the music.

  • While people savored the dish, the chef watched them with a tense expression.

  • I'll do the cleaning.

    Then while you clean, Jisu, I'll go grocery shopping.