Korean phrase

~하는 게 낫겠어요. ~ ha neun ke nat kke sseo yo

Meaning

It would be better to ___

When to use it

This gently suggests that one action is better than another. It is a polite way to give advice without sounding like a strong command.

Example dialogue

그 사람한테 어떻게 말하지? keu sa ram han te eo tteo ke mal ha ji

How should I tell that person?

직접 말하는 게 낫겠어요. chik jjeop mal ha neun ke nat kke sseo yo

It would be better to tell them directly.

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