Korean phrase
~로 대신할 수 있나요? ~ ro tae sin hal ssu in na yo
Meaning
Can ___ be used instead?
When to use it
This politely asks whether one thing can replace another. It is a gentle, practical way to check whether a substitute is acceptable, often for an ingredient or household item.
Example dialogue
이 레시피에서 설탕을 꿀로 대신할 수 있나요? i re si pi e seo seol tang eul kkul lo tae sin hal ssu in na yo
Can honey be used instead of sugar in this recipe?
네, 단맛이 조금 달라지지만 괜찮아요. ne tan ma si cho geum tal la ji ji man kwaen cha na yo
Yes, the sweetness will be a little different, but that's okay.