Korean

면서

면서
Meaning: while; at the same time
Part of Speech: Suffix

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Example sentences

I study while listening to music.
새로운 정권이 들어서면서 많은 정책이 바뀌었다.
With the new administration coming in, many policies changed.
아이들이 마당에서 놀고 있어요.
The children are playing in the yard.
나는 텔레비전을 보면서 저녁을 먹었다.
I ate dinner while watching television.
날씨가 추워지면서 분위기가 한층 고요해지었다.
As the weather got colder, the atmosphere became much calmer.

Usage Notes

A connective ending used to indicate that two actions are occurring simultaneously. It attaches to verb stems.

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