-(으)면서 means "while" - two actions happening simultaneously.
I study while listening to music.
Both actions by same person at same time. Consonant + 으면서, vowel + 면서.
Same subject for both actions
- ✅ 먹으면서 TV를 봐요
- ❌ 내가 먹으면서 그가 봐요
-(으)면서 vs -고
- 면서 = simultaneous
- 고 = sequential
Can show contrast
- 알면서 몰라요 (knows but pretends not to)
I study while listening to music.
I watch TV while eating.
We talk while walking.
I attend school while working.
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