Question

비닐로 포장되어 있는 음식물을 구입하지 마세요 -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

Do not buy packaged foods in plastic

Front	비닐로 포장되어 있는 음식물을 구입하지 마세요
Back	Do not buy packaged foods in plastic
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 비닐로 포장되어 있는