Korean phrase

대신 ~ 조건은 어떠세요? tae sin ~ cho geo neun eo tteo se yo

Meaning

How about ___ instead?

When to use it

It politely asks if another arrangement would work. It suggests what will be done in exchange and checks for agreement.

Example dialogue

제가 회의 자료를 정리할게요. 대신 발표를 맡는 조건은 어떠세요? che ga hoe ui cha ryo reul cheong ni hal kke yo tae sin pal pyo reul man neun cho geo neun eo tteo se yo

I'll organize the meeting materials. How about you handle the presentation instead?

좋아요. 제가 발표를 맡을게요. cho a yo che ga pal pyo reul ma teul kke yo

Sounds good. I'll handle the presentation.

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