N 동안, V-는 동안
During/While. Expresses the duration of time or period during which something happens.
Beginner Time Expressions
Formation
Noun + 동안. 한 시간 + 동안 → 한 시간 동안 (for an hour). Verb stem + 는 동안. 공부하다 → 공부하는 동안 (while studying). Used for duration: 한 시간 동안 기다렸어요 (waited for an hour).
Examples
한 시간 동안 기다렸어요.
han sigan dongan gidaryeosseoyo
I waited for an hour.
Duration of time
Usage
Used to express duration, meaning "during" or "for". N 동안 means "during [noun]" or "for [time period]". V-는 동안 means "while [verb]". 동안 is used with all nouns. 는 is attached to verb stems.
Notes
During expressions: N 동안, V-는 동안. N 동안: noun + 동안 (한 시간 동안 - for an hour). V-는 동안: verb stem + 는 동안 (공부하는 동안 - while studying). Expresses duration or simultaneous period.
Formation
Noun + 동안
Verb stem + 는 동안
Used for duration: 한 시간 동안 기다렸어요 (waited for an hour)
Examples
한 시간 + 동안→한 시간 동안 (for an hour)
공부하다→공부하는 동안 (while studying)
Examples
한 시간 동안 기다렸어요.
han sigan dongan gidaryeosseoyo
// Expected output:
I waited for an hour.
Context: Duration of time
Notes
- During expressions: N 동안, V-는 동안.
- N 동안: noun + 동안 (한 시간 동안 - for an hour).
- V-는 동안: verb stem + 는 동안 (공부하는 동안 - while studying).
- Expresses duration or simultaneous period.
Usage
- Used to express duration, meaning "during" or "for".
- N 동안 means "during [noun]" or "for [time period]".
- V-는 동안 means "while [verb]".
- 동안 is used with all nouns.
- 는 is attached to verb stems.
See Also
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