Korean phrase
~로 대체할 수 있습니다. ~ ro tae che hal ssu it sseum ni da
Meaning
can be replaced with ___
When to use it
This expression says that one thing can be used instead. It is a polite, slightly formal way to suggest a substitute in practical conversation.
Example dialogue
버터가 없는데 뭐로 대체하면 될까요? peo teo ga eom neun de mwo ro tae che ha myeon toel kka yo
We don't have any butter. What can I use instead?
식용유 로 대체할 수 있습니다. si gyong nyu ro tae che hal ssu it sseum ni da
It can be replaced with cooking oil.