Verb て いる ところ JLPT N4 Neutral
Verb te iru tokoro
Describes an action that is currently happening; 'in the middle of', 'in the process of'.
"In the middle of doing X" - pairs with an ongoing action verb, more explicit than bare ところ.
Formation
Verb-て form + いる ところ
Explanation
The て いる ところ grammar point is used to express an action that is currently happening or taking place. It can be translated as 'in the middle of' or 'in the process of' in English. It is formed by using the て-form of a verb followed by いる and ところ.
Example sentences
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He is in the middle of doing his homework.
Kare wa shukudai wo shite iru tokoro desu.
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We were in the process of watching a movie.
Watashitachi wa eiga wo mite iru tokoro deshita.
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The kids are in the middle of playing in the park.
Kodomotachi wa kouen de asonde iru tokoro desu.
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She is in the process of making a cake and will come soon.
Kanojo wa keeki wo tsukutte iru tokoro de, sugu kimasu.