Korean Conversation · Level 36
15 words
Korean word
대신
Pronunciation
Romanizationtaesin
Meaning
- adverbinstead
Example
커피는 없지만 대신 차가 있어요.keo pi neun eop jji man tae sin cha ga i sseo yo
There isn't any coffee, but there is tea instead.
More examples
오늘은 제가 대신 준비해 갈게요.o neu reun che ga tae sin chun bi hae kal kke yo
Today, I'll prepare it and bring it instead.
Core concept
After one option or fact is acknowledged, another option is presented in its place.
Common phrases
그 대신keu tae sin
instead
대신에tae si ne
instead
Similar words
그 대신keu taesin: A new proposal is put forward to take the place of an earlier choice or circumstance.
오히려ohiryeo: Marks a surprising outcome that proves more suitable than expected.
Definition in Korean
어떤 사실을 인정하면서 그에 대한 보완이나 대안으로 다른 것을 제시할 때 쓰는 부사.eo tteon sa si reul in jeong ha myeon seo keu e tae han po wa ni na tae a neu ro ta reun keo seul che si hal ttae sseu neun pu sa
Word origin
The Sino-Korean formation carries the idea of serving in another's place, which explains both the noun sense of a substitute and the adverbial sense of presenting an alternative.
Usage tips
- It often connects a limitation to the option that makes the situation workable, so it is useful for showing a practical contrast in conversation.
Other meanings
- in place ofadverb
- replacementnoun
Related words
- 대신하다taesinhadasubstitute forverb
- 대신되다taesindoedabe substitutedverb
- 대신자taesinjarepresentativenoun