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πŸ“˜ Grammar 39: How to Use ~λŠ” μ€‘μ΄μ—μš” – I’m in the Middle of Doing in Korean

πŸ“˜ How to Use ~λŠ” μ€‘μ΄μ—μš” – I’m in the Middle of Doing in Korean Want to say “I’m in the middle of studying,” “She’s currently working,” or “We’re in the middle of eating” in Korean? Then it’s time to learn ~λŠ” μ€‘μ΄μ—μš” , a natural Korean grammar expression used to describe an action that is currently in progress . This form is especially useful when you want to emphasize that you’re in the process of doing something , often with a sense of focus or busyness. πŸ“Œ What Does ~λŠ” μ€‘μ΄μ—μš” Mean? ~λŠ” 쀑이닀 means “in the middle of doing something.” ✔️ It emphasizes that the action is actively happening right now and may not be finished. Structure: Action verb + λŠ” 쀑이닀 In speech, it becomes: ~λŠ” μ€‘μ΄μ—μš” (polite) ~λŠ” 쀑이야 (casual) ~λŠ” μ€‘μž…λ‹ˆλ‹€ (formal) πŸ“˜ Example Sentences μ§€κΈˆ κ³΅λΆ€ν•˜λŠ” μ€‘μ΄μ—μš” – I’m in the middle of studying ji-geum gong-bu-ha-neun jung-i-e-yo νšŒμ˜ν•˜λŠ” μ€‘μ΄μ—μš” – I’m in a meeting (in the middle of a meeting) hoe-ui-ha-neun jung-i-e-yo μ‹μ‚¬ν•˜λŠ” μ€‘μ΄μ—μš” – I’m currently eating sik-...