Meaning
The pattern te-form + います expresses an action that is currently happening or in progress. It describes what someone is doing right now. The polite form ています is used in formal or polite conversation, while the negative form ていません means 'is not doing' or 'is not in the process of doing.'
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 動詞 | 動詞（て形）います |
Examples
-
安藤さんは 電話を かけています。
Andou is currently making a phone call. -
彼は あそこで 座っています。
He is sitting over there. -
学生は 宿題を しています。
The students are doing their homework.
Summary
- Use verb te-form + います to show actions happening right now
- Emphasizes the ongoing or continuous nature of an action
- Negative form ていません indicates the action is not currently happening