Question

영국인들은 신사로 알려져 있습니다 -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

The British are known as gentlemen

Front	영국인들은 신사로 알려져 있습니다
Back	The British are known as gentlemen
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 영국인들은 신사로 알려져