jigeum yeohaengeul junbihago isseoyo.

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Breakdown of jigeum yeohaengeul junbihago isseoyo.

• 있다: to be
• 지금: now
• 여행: trip

Questions & Answers about jigeum yeohaengeul junbihago isseoyo.

What is the role of 을 in 여행을?

을 is the object particle marking 여행 as the direct object of the verb 준비하다. It shows what is being prepared.

What does the ending -고 있어요 mean?

-고 있어요 expresses the present continuous (progressive) tense in Korean. It indicates that the action is currently in progress—similar to “am/is/are …-ing” in English.

How is 준비하고 있어요 different from 준비해요?

준비해요 is simple present tense (“I prepare”), while 준비하고 있어요 is the progressive form (“I am preparing”), emphasizing that the preparation is happening right now.

Why is 지금 placed at the beginning, and can I move it?

지금 means “now” and adds emphasis on timing. Placing it at the start is most natural, but you can also say 여행을 지금 준비하고 있어요 to shift the emphasis slightly.

Why is the subject omitted in 지금 여행을 준비하고 있어요?

Korean often drops the subject when it’s clear from context. Here, it’s understood to be 저 (“I”). You can add 저는 to say 저는 지금 여행을 준비하고 있어요, but it isn’t necessary.