Question

우리와 세 블록쯤 떨어져 있어 -아/어 있- is used with non-transitive (not requiring direct objects) verbs and only with those that describe actions leading to an end state. General examples of such actions are denoted by verbs of maintaining body position (standing, lying, etc.), transitioning into a distinct state (opening, removing, including, etc.) and verbs of motion towards an end point (come, go, etc.). It is possible to use -아/어 있- with passive verb forms.

Accepted Answer

We're about three blocks behind him

Front	우리와 세 블록쯤 떨어져 있어
Back	We're about three blocks behind him
Notes	-아/어 있- is used with non-transitive (not requiring direct objects) verbs and only with those that describe actions leading to an end state. General examples of such actions are denoted by verbs of maintaining body position (standing, lying, etc.), transitioning into a distinct state (opening, removing, including, etc.) and verbs of motion towards an end point (come, go, etc.). It is possible to use -아/어 있- with passive verb forms.

Verbs 아/어 있 Actions End 우리와 세 블록쯤