-는

Etymology 1
Equivalent to  +. The first element is now homophonous in Modern Korean; see that entry for more.

Suffix

 * 1) that is..., that [one] is..., -ing, etc.;

Usage notes

 * This suffix causes stem-final to drop out.

Etymology 2
From, , probably a reduplication of ,. See the main entry for more.

Etymology 3
Possibly a contraction of.

Usage notes
Appears to be most commonly used around the Kaesong region.