Korean phrase

대신 ~할게요. tae sin ~ hal kke yo

Meaning

I'll ___ instead

When to use it

This phrase offers to do something in someone else's place. It is a polite, helpful way to volunteer for a task when another person cannot do it.

Example dialogue

갑자기 일이 생겨서 오늘 회의에 못 갈 것 같아요. kap jja gi i ri saeng gyeo seo o neul hoe ui e mot kal kkeot ka ta yo

Something suddenly came up, so I don't think I can go to today's meeting.

그럼 제가 대신 발표 할게요. keu reom che ga tae sin pal pyo hal kke yo

Then I'll give the presentation instead.

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