Breakdown of jigeum yeohaengeul gyehoekhago isseoyo.
~을~eul
object particle
있다issda
to be
지금jigeum
now
여행yeohaeng
trip
계획하다gyehoekhada
to plan
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Questions & Answers about jigeum yeohaengeul gyehoekhago isseoyo.
What does -고 있어요 mean in this sentence?
-고 있어요 is the Korean present progressive ending. It indicates that an action is ongoing right now. So 계획하고 있어요 means “I am planning.”
Why is there 을 after 여행?
을 is the object-marking particle. It marks 여행 as the direct object of the verb 계획하다 (to plan). It’s like saying “plan a trip” in English.
What role does 지금 play, and can I move or omit it?
지금 means “now” and emphasizes timing. You can omit it if context is clear (여행을 계획하고 있어요), or move it (여행을 지금 계획하고 있어요), but starting with 지금 is most natural to stress “right now.”
Why not just say 계획해요?
계획해요 is the simple present, like “I plan” (general habit). 계획하고 있어요 (progressive) specifically means “I’m in the middle of planning right now.”
How would I express “I will plan a trip” instead?
Use the future construction -을 거예요:
지금 여행을 계획할 거예요.
Or simply 여행을 계획할 거예요.
Is there a more concise way using 중이다?
Yes. You can say 여행 계획 중이에요.
Here 중 means “middle”, so 계획 중이에요 = “I’m in the middle of planning.”
How do I make it more casual or more formal?
Casual (to close friends/family):
지금 여행을 계획하고 있어.
More formal (e.g., in a business email):
지금 여행을 계획하고 있습니다.
Why is there no subject like I or 저?
Korean often omits pronouns when the subject is clear from context. Here it’s understood you’re talking about yourself, so 저(가) isn’t necessary.