Korean · 6 October 2026 · Noun-Modifying Clauses
지금 마시는 커피
Jigeum masineun keopi
The coffee I'm drinking now
grammar pattern
Uses the present tense noun-modifying form '-는' to modify a noun with an ongoing or habitual action. This pattern creates a relative clause describing an action happening at the moment or generally true. It's essential for describing current activities or states.
In a sentence
지금 마시는 커피는 왜 이렇게 쓰지? 설탕을 더 넣어야겠다.
Jigeum masineun keopineun wae ireoke sseuji? Seoltangeul deo neo-eoyagetda.
Why is the coffee I'm drinking now so bitter? I think I need to add more sugar.
