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Korean · 15 November 2026 · Noun-Modifying Clauses

친구가 살고 있는 집

chinguga salgo inneun jip

The house my friend lives in

grammar pattern

Uses the present tense noun-modifying form '-는' with the progressive '살고 있는' to describe an ongoing state. This pattern creates a relative clause indicating a continuous action or situation. It's essential for describing current living situations or ongoing circumstances.

In a sentence

친구가 살고 있는 집은 지하철역에서 가까워서 좋아.

chinguga salgo inneun jibeun jihacheoryeogeseo gakkawoseo joa.

The house my friend lives in is good because it's close to the subway station.