Grammar pattern

V(て) + て… (Action accompanied by another action)

  • A grammar pattern used to describe two actions or events that occur simultaneously, with the second action or event happening while the first one is in progress.

Meaning

while

Example Sentences

  • 昨日(きのう)は、窓(まど)を開(あ)けて、寝(ね)ました。
    Yesterday, I slept with the window open.
  • あそこに座(すわ)って、食(た)べませんか。
    Would you like to sit there and eat?
  • 電車(でんしゃ)に乗(の)って、景色(けしき)を見(み)たいです。
    I want to take a train ride and see the scenery.
  • エアコンをつけて、勉強(べんきょう)しましょう。
    Let's study with the air conditioner on.
  • 着物(きもの)を着(き)て、写真(しゃしん)を撮(と)りませんか。
    Shall we wear kimono and take pictures?
  • いつか、犬(いぬ)を連(つ)れて、ここを散歩(さんぽ)したいです。
    Someday, I want to take a walk here with my dog.

Tags

JLPT N4