Pattern: -(으)면서도
-(으)면서도 (-(eu)myeon-seo-do, (eu)myeonseodo)
-(으)면서도 expresses two simultaneous actions or states that are contradictory.
When and how native speakers actually use it.
Used when two simultaneous situations contradict each other.
When to use
Expressing contradictory situations, Emphasizing simultaneous actions, Describing unexpected behavior
The nuance
Attach '-으면서도' to a verb stem to indicate two simultaneous actions or states that contradict or differ from expectations. The clause following usually contrasts or emphasizes surprise against the first clause.
그는 열심히 일하면서도 항상 불평을 한다.
geu-neun yeol-sim-hi il-ha-myeon-seo-do hang-sang bul-pyeong-eul han-da., geu neun yeol sim hi il ha myeon seo do hang sang bul pyeong eul han da.
Two actions happen simultaneously but contradict each other, so it's appropriate.
나는 밥을 먹으면서도 텔레비전을 봤다.
na-neun bap-eul meok-eu-myeon-seo-do tel-re-bi-jeon-eul bwass-da., na neun bap eul meok eu myeon seo do tel re bi jeon eul bwass da.
This sentence only shows simultaneous actions, so '-(으)면서' is correct, not '-(으)면서도'.
그녀는 아프면서도 출근했다.
geu-nyeo-neun a-peu-myeon-seo-do chul-geun-haess-da., geu nyeo neun a peu myeon seo do chul geun haess da.
Being sick and going to work contradict, so '-(으)면서도' is appropriate.
나는 운동하면서도 건강하지 않다.
na-neun un-dong-ha-myeon-seo-do geon-gang-ha-ji an-da., na neun un dong ha myeon seo do geon gang ha ji an da.
Exercising and being unhealthy contradict, so '-(으)면서도' fits.
비가 오면서도 사람들이 밖에 나갔다.
bi-ga o-myeon-seo-do sa-ram-deul-i bakk-e na-gass-da., bi ga o myeon seo do sa ram deul i bakk e na gass da.
Rain and people going out contradict expectations, so '-(으)면서도' is suitable.
나는 음악을 들으면서도 숙제를 했다.
na-neun eum-ak-eul deul-eu-myeon-seo-do suk-je-reul haess-da., na neun eum ak eul deul eu myeon seo do suk je reul haess da.
Simple simultaneous actions require '-(으)면서', not '-(으)면서도'.
Which sentence correctly uses '-(으)면서도'?
Which sentence is NOT appropriate for '-(으)면서도'?
