English–Korean
“rather” in Korean
How to say “rather” in Korean
“Rather” in Korean is 오히려 (ohiryeo).
What seems likely to cause one result leads to a different or opposite result instead.
Example sentences with 오히려
그의 솔직한 말이 오히려 도움이 되었다.keu ui sol ji kan ma ri o hi ryeo to u mi toe eot tta
His honest words were actually helpful.
Tips for using 오히려
- English rather can express preference, but this Korean adverb commonly emphasizes a surprising turn in events, especially after an unfavorable circumstance.
Other Korean words for “rather”
그렇게 힘들면 차라리 쉬어.keu reo ke him deul myeon cha ra ri swi eo
If it's that hard, you might as well rest.
그의 충고는 도리어 문제를 더 복잡하게 만들었다.keu ui chung go neun to ri eo mun je reul teo pok jja pa ge man deu reot tta
His advice actually made the problem more complicated.