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-는 중이다Korean expression · TOPIK 3

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TOPIK 3 3급Expressions 표현

An expression used to indicate that a certain thing is in progress.

An expression used to indicate that a certain thing is in progress.

어떤 일이 진행되고 있음을 나타내는 표현.

쓰임Usage

동사 뒤에 붙여 쓰고, ‘-는 중에’로도 쓴다.

예문Examples

그는 대학 진학을 위해 적성에 맞는 전공을 생각하는 중이다.

He is thinking about a major that suits his aptitude for college admission.

연말이라 어려운 사람들을 위한 기부금이나 물품을 모으는 중입니다.

Since it's the end of the year, we are collecting donations or goods for those in need.

지수는 학교 앞에서 유민이를 만나기로 해서 기다리는 중이다.

Jisu is waiting in front of the school because she agreed to meet Yumin.

대화In conversation

승규 씨, 하던 일은 다 됐어요?

Seunggyu, are you done with your work?

네, 잠깐만요. 지금 마무리하는 중이에요.

Yes, just a moment. I'm finishing up now.

관련 문법Related grammar

Other expressions you will meet alongside this one.

-게 하다 -ge hada An expression used to order someone to do a certain thing or to make something work. TOPIK 3 -고 나다 -go nada An expression used to indicate that the act denoted in the preceding statement has finished. TOPIK 3 -고 말다 -go malda An expression used to state that it is regrettable that the act mentioned in the preceding statement finally occurred. TOPIK 3 -고 싶어 하다 -go sipeo hada An expression used to indicate that the speaker wants to do an action or fall into the state mentioned in the preceding statement. TOPIK 3 -기 위해 -gi wihaeseo -기 위해서 · -기 위한 · 을 위해 An expression used to indicate the intention, which is the goal for doing a certain thing. TOPIK 3 -기는 -gineun -긴 · -기는요 · -긴요 A sentence-final ending used when gently denying or refuting the other person's statement. TOPIK 3

자주 묻는 질문Common questions

What does -는 중이다 mean in Korean?

-는 중이다 is a expression introduced at 3급 (TOPIK 3). An expression used to indicate that a certain thing is in progress.

What TOPIK level is -는 중이다?

3급 — TOPIK 3, lower intermediate. It is one of 67 grammar points at that level.

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