No. 105 in Korean
중이다
"중이다" means "to be in the middle of" or "to be in the process of."
In a sentence
저는 회의 중이에요.
I am in the middle of a meeting.
In this sentence, 중이다 is used to express that the subject is currently engaged in an activity, specifically a meeting.
다른 일을 할 수 없어요, 생각 중이에요.
I cannot do other tasks; I am thinking.
Here, 중이다 is used to indicate that the subject is currently in the process of thinking.
그는 공부 중이어서 방해하지 않으려고 노력했어요.
He was studying, so I tried not to disturb him.
In this case, 중이다 is utilized to show the present engagement in studying.
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