While -(으)면서

동시 표현

About this concept

Simultaneous actions: stem + (으)면서 (while doing). Same subject for both clauses. Also can express contrast (while being X, also Y).

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~30 cards at level A2.

음악을 들으면서 공부해요.(I) study while listening to music.

걸으면서 전화해요.(I) talk on the phone while walking.

알면서 모른 척해요.(He) pretends not to know while knowing.

TV를 보면서 밥을 먹어요.(I) eat while watching TV.

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