Verb て いる JLPT N4

Formation

Verb (て-form) + いる

Explanation

The ている form is used to express either an ongoing action or a state resulting from a past action. It is formed by conjugating the verb into its て-form and then adding いる. In English, this can be translated as verb-ing or 'have verb-ed'. Its usage depends on the type of verb: action verbs or state verbs.

Example sentences

• 今、本を読んでいます。

  I am reading a book now.

  Ima, hon wo yonde imasu.

• 彼は英語を勉強しています。

  He is studying English.

  Kare wa eigo wo benkyou shite imasu.

• ケーキが冷蔵庫に入っています。

  The cake is in the refrigerator.

  Keeki ga reizouko ni haitte imasu.

• 部屋がきれいになっています。

  The room has become clean.

  Heya ga kirei ni natte imasu.