V-(으)ㄹ 겸 (해서)/N 겸 grammar = and also ~express an action has two or more purposes

V-(으)ㄹ 겸 (해서)/N 겸 grammar = and also ~express an action has two or more purposes

Usage:
- V-(으)ㄹ 겸 (해서)/N 겸 is used to express that an action has two or more purposes = and also, as well as

- It is mostly used in form N도 -(으)ㄹ 겸 N도 -(으)ㄹ 겸 (해서)
- N도 -(으)ㄹ 겸 해서 means the speaker selects 1 intention among the others to do an action.

Tense:

Verb-(으)ㄹ 겸 Verb-(으)ㄹ 겸 (해서)

일할 겸 공부할 겸 해서  (to work and also study)

쉴 겸 회복할 겸 해서 (to rest and also recover)

산책도 할 겸 운동도 할 겸 해서 (to walk and also exercise)

소통도 할 겸 취직도 할 겸 해서 (to communicate and also get a job)

용돈도 벌 겸 경험도 쌓을 겸 해서 (to earn some money and also get some experiences)

살도 뺄 겸 건강도 할 겸 해서 (to lose some weight and also stay healthy)

Noun 겸 Noun 

책상 겸 식탁으로  (as a desk and dining table)

배우 겸 감독으로 (as an actor and  director)

아침 겸 점심으로 (for the breakfast and lunch)

욕실 겸 화장실 (bathroom and toilet)

부모 겸 교사로서 (as a parent and teacher)

Examples:

1. 왜 한국에 왔어요?

- 한국 친구도 사귈 겸 한국말도 배울 겸 한국에 왔어요.

Why did you come to Korea? 

- I came to Korea to make friends and also study Korean.

2. 요즘 태권도를 배우고 있어요?

- 네, 운동도 할 겸 한국전통문화도 배울 겸 해서 배우고 있어요.

Are you learning taekwondo these days?

- Yes, I am learning taekwondo to get some exercise and also learn about traditional Korean culture.

3. 책도 읽을 겸 공부도 할 겸 도서관에 가려고 해요.

I am planning to go to the library to read some books and also study.

4. 기분 전환도 할 겸 쇼핑도 할 겸 백화점에 갔어요.

I went to department store to relax and also do some shopping.

5.  요즘 살도 뺄 겸 해서 운동을 하고 있어요.

I am doing exercise to lose some weight.

6. 용돈도 벌 겸 경험도 쌓을 겸 아르바이트를 하고 있어요.

I am doing a part-time job to get some experience and also have some spare money.

7. 이건 뭐예요?

- 책상 겸 식탁으로 사용하는 거예요.

What is this?

- I use it as a desk and dining table.

8. 잠도 깰 겸 잠깐 쉴 겸 해서 커피를 마시려고 합니다.

I drink coffee to have a short break and also break my sleep.

9. 백화점에 가려고 해요?

- 네, 구경도 할 겸 친구 생일 선물도 살 겸 가려고 해요.

Are you planning to go to the department store?

- Yes, I am going to go there to buy a birthday gift and have a look around.

10. 취직도 할 겸 소통도 할 겸 한국어를 공부하고 있어요.

I am studying Korean to communicate and also get a job.

11. 그는 배우 겸 감독으로 활동한다.

He works as an actor and director.

12. 모든 아파트에는 자체 욕실 겸 화장실이 있다.

Every apartment has its own bathroom and toiler.

13. 나는 아침 겸 점심으로 햄버거를 먹었어요.

I had hamburger for breakfast and lunch.