Korean phrase
대신 ~ 어떠세요? tae sin ~ eo tteo se yo
Meaning
How about ___ instead?
When to use it
This politely suggests an alternative action. It can offer to do something when the other person cannot. The tone is gentle and considerate.
Example dialogue
짐이 많아서 청소를 못 하겠어요. chi mi ma na seo cheong so reul mot ha ge sseo yo
I have a lot of luggage, so I can't clean.
그럼 대신 제가 청소하는 건 어떠세요? keu reom tae sin che ga cheong so ha neun keon eo tteo se yo
Then how about I clean instead?