Explanation
Express ongoing action or state; 'is doing', 'is doing (continuous)', 'has been doing'.
Formation
Verb て-form + います
Detailed explanation
The て います grammar point is used to express an action that is ongoing, continuous, or has been happening. It is formed by conjugating the verb in its て-form and adding います. It can be translated as 'is doing', 'is doing (continuous)', or 'has been doing' in English.
Examples
彼女は今ピアノを弾いています。
Kanojo wa ima piano wo hiite imasu.
She is playing the piano now.
私たちは日本語を勉強しています。
Watashitachi wa nihongo wo benkyou shiteimasu.
We are studying Japanese.
彼は映画を見ています。
Kare wa eiga wo miteimasu.
He is watching a movie.
入っていますので、お待ちください。
Haitteimasu node, omachi kudasai.
I am in, so please wait.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.