-는 동시에Korean expression · TOPIK 5

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An expression used to indicate that a certain act or state mentioned in the preceding statement and following statement happens at the same time.

형태Forms

-는 동시에-ㄴ 동시에

Which one you use is decided by what comes in front of it — see the usage rule under each meaning below.

An expression used to indicate that a certain act or state mentioned in the preceding statement and following statement happens at the same time.

앞에 오는 말과 뒤에 오는 말이 나타내는 행동이나 상태가 함께 일어남을 나타내는 표현.

쓰임Usage

Attaches after verbs.

동사 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.

예문Examples

수업 종이 울리는 동시에 아이들은 교실 밖으로 뛰어나갔다.

The moment the class bell rang, the children ran out of the classroom.

우리는 건강한 생을 살아야 하는 동시에 희망적인 생을 살아야 한다.

We must live a healthy life and at the same time a hopeful one.

승규는 영어를 공부하는 동시에 견문을 넓히고자 어학연수를 떠났다.

Seunggyu went on a language study abroad to study English and also broaden his horizons.

대화In conversation

요새 아르바이트하느라 힘들지 않니?

Aren't you tired from working part-time these days?

아니에요. 아르바이트를 하면 경험을 쌓는 동시에 돈도 벌 수 있어서 좋아요.

No, it's fine. Working part-time lets me gain experience and earn money at the same time, so it's good.

관련 문법Related grammar

Other expressions you will meet alongside this one.

-게 마련이다 -ge maryeonida -기 마련이다 An expression used to indicate that it is natural for something to occur or become a certain state. TOPIK 5 -게 생겼다 -ge saengyeotta An expression used to indicate that someone is facing the situation expressed by the preceding statement. TOPIK 5 -기 나름이다 -gi nareumida -을 나름이다 An expression used to indicate that something depends on how the act mentioned in the preceding statement is done. TOPIK 5 -기가 바쁘게 -giga bappeuge An expression used to indicate that something happens as soon as the act mentioned in the preceding statement is completed. TOPIK 5 -기가 쉽다 -giga swipda An expression used to state that the act or state mentioned in the preceding statement is likely to occur. TOPIK 5 -기만 하다 -giman hada An expression used to state that one does only one act without doing anything else. TOPIK 5

자주 묻는 질문Common questions

What does -는 동시에 mean in Korean?

-는 동시에 is a expression introduced at 5급 (TOPIK 5). An expression used to indicate that a certain act or state mentioned in the preceding statement and following statement happens at the same time.

When do you use -는 동시에?

Attaches after verbs. The other shape is -ㄴ 동시에 — same point, different environment.

What is the difference between -는 동시에 and -ㄴ 동시에?

None in meaning — they are two shapes of the same expression, and which one appears is decided by the sound in front of it, not by what you want to say.

What TOPIK level is -는 동시에?

5급 — TOPIK 5, advanced. It is one of 56 grammar points at that level.

Definition, usage note, examples and dialogue from the 국립국어원 한국어기초사전, used under CC BY-SA 2.0 KR.