What does 오버하고 있어 mean?
오버하고 있어 means "Currently doing something excessively." in Korean.
How it works here
‘있어’ is attached to ‘오버하고’ to show that the action is in progress. It refers to a situation in which the behavior is continuing at that moment.
Key expression
-고 있다
An expression indicating that an action is in progress or that a state is continuing.
Attach it to a verb to show an action in progress. It can also be used with adjectives or some state expressions to show that a current state continues. In 해요체, it is usually used as ‘-고 있어요’, and in casual speech as ‘-고 있어’. Rather than simply describing a completed result, it focuses on an ongoing process or state.
When it's used
Use this when saying that an action is continuing now or explaining that an emotion or state is continuing. It often describes something that has not ended yet or a state that persists at the time of speaking.
The line
오버하고 있어.
You’re overdoing it.
The speaker feels that someone’s words or actions are excessively strong and points out their current state immediately.
Scene from “[SPECIAL VIDEO] SEVENTEEN 5th Anniversary '빛나는 5주년(Shining 5th Anniversary)'” · Channel: SEVENTEEN Watch on YouTube
More examples
비가 계속 오고 있어서 우산을 챙기고 있어.
It keeps raining, so I’m taking an umbrella.
저는 이 문제를 아직도 고민하고 있어요.
I’m still thinking about this problem.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
오버하고 있어
오버하고 있어.
You’re overdoing it.
- A situation in which the other person is gradually and carefully solving a complicated problem alone.
- A situation in which the other person is wandering around an unfamiliar neighborhood looking for a meeting place.
- A situation in which the speaker points out that the other person’s words or actions are still excessive.
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A situation in which the speaker points out that the other person’s words or actions are still excessive.
An expression indicating that an action is in progress or that a state is continuing. Attach it to a verb to show an action in progress. It can also be used with adjectives or some state expressions to show that a current state continues. In 해요체, it is usually used as ‘-고 있어요’, and in casual speech as ‘-고 있어’. Rather than simply describing a completed result, it focuses on an ongoing process or state.
Other words in this line
- 오버하다
- To overdo it
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