-(으)며 ②

Listing actions, states or facts

Explanation

This expression is used when listing two or more actions or states on equal terms. It is mainly used in written language and formal situations.

Details

1. In case in which this expression is used in the sense of (1) above and when listing three or more clauses together, it is better to alternate using the forms -고 and -(으)며 so that the same form is not used repeatedly in succession.

그곳은 마치 고향처럼 아늑하고 포근하며 정겨운 느낌을 주는 곳이다.
우리나라의 궁들은 전쟁을 거치면서 일부 건물이 사라지고 훼손되었으며 복원 사업을 거치면서 변형되기도 하였다.

Kimchi Reader

Used to list two or more actions, states, or facts. Mainly used in written language or formal situations.

Examples
그곳은 마치 고향처럼 아늑하고 포근하<span class='focus'>며</span> 정겨운 느낌을 주는 곳이다.
That place is cozy, warm, and give a feeling like home.
한국 사람들은 매운 음식을 좋아하<span class='focus'>며</span> 일을 빨리 처리한다고 들었다.
I heard that Koreans like spicy food and get things done quickly.
소비자들이 주로 어떤 제품을 구입<span class='focus'>했으며</span> 언제 구입했는지 조사할 필요가 있다.
It is necessary to investigate mainly what products consumers were buying and when they bought them.

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