Korean phrase
제가 대신 ~ 할게요. che ga tae sin ~ hal kke yo
Meaning
I'll ___ instead
When to use it
This politely offers to act instead of someone else. It is a gentle way to take on a task for someone else and ease their burden, often in everyday requests or urgent matters.
Example dialogue
지금 통화 못 하겠는데, 대신 전화해 줄래? chi geum tong hwa mot ha gen neun de tae sin cheon hwa hae chul lae
I can't talk on the phone right now. Could you call instead?
제가 대신 전화 할게요. che ga tae sin cheon hwa hal kke yo
I'll call instead.