English–Korean

“alternative” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationtaean

Example

문제가 생기면 대안을 다시 생각해 보자.mun je ga saeng gi myeon tae a neul ta si saeng ga kae po ja

If a problem comes up, let's consider an alternative again.

Illustration for 대안 (alternative)

How to say “alternative” in Korean

“Alternative” in Korean is 대안 (taean).

A new route or proposal considered beside the one already in use.

Full entry for 대안: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 대안

계획이 틀어지면 대안을 빨리 마련해야 해.kye hoe gi teu reo ji myeon tae a neul ppal li ma ryeon hae ya hae

If the plan goes awry, we need to quickly come up with an alternative.

Tips for using 대안

  • It suits discussions about solving problems and making plans, so it sounds more deliberate than a casual phrase for simply doing something differently.

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