는 중이다
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Description
Verb + 는 중이다 : This pattern is equivalent to (I am) in the middle of ~. It is used to describe what you are currently doing or in the middle of doing. 중 <中> is a hanja character that literally means middle. So you are saying you are doing something or in the middle of doing something.
Notes
- It is often abbreviated as just 중.
- 밥 먹는 중이다 → 밥 먹는 중
- Noun + 중 form also exists.
- 사용중 = 사용하는 중
Conjugation Rule
Pattern | Case | Example | |
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Rule 1: | Verb + 는 중이다 | If there is no 받침 or if the adjective/verb stem has ㄹ as a 받침 | |
Rule 2: | Verb + 는 중이다 | If there is a 받침 at the end of the adjective/verb stem |
Sentence Examples
Korean | English | Notes |
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Pronunciation
- Special pronunciation rule?