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No.789

Korean expression

믿고 있어요

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What does 믿고 있어요 mean?

믿고 있어요 means "The state of believing is continuing." in Korean.

How it works here

‘-고 있다’ is attached to ‘믿다’ to show that the belief continues in the present.

Key expression

V-고 있다

Shows that an action or state is continuing now.

‘-고 있다’ generally expresses an ongoing action or continuing state and is commonly used as ‘-고 있어요’.

When it's used

Used to describe an action or state that is continuing at the present time.

The line

저도 믿고 있어요

I believe it too.

Said briefly to state one’s current state of mind or attitude.

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More examples

  1. 지금도 새로운 기능을 배우고 있어요.

    I am still learning new features.

  2. 그 문제는 아직도 해결되지 않고 있어요.

    That problem is still not being solved.

Quick check

When would you use this expression?

믿고 있어요

저도 믿고 있어요

I believe it too.

  • Saying that the other person has already replied, so you are not waiting anymore.
  • Resting quietly at home alone because today’s appointment was canceled.
  • Cautiously saying that you are still waiting for a message.
Show the answer

Cautiously saying that you are still waiting for a message.

Shows that an action or state is continuing now. ‘-고 있다’ generally expresses an ongoing action or continuing state and is commonly used as ‘-고 있어요’.

Other words in this line

저
I; me
믿다
To believe; to trust

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