Korean word

대안

Pronunciation

Romanizationtaean

Meaning

  • nounalternative

Example

문제가 생기면 대안을 다시 생각해 보자.mun je ga saeng gi myeon tae a neul ta si saeng ga kae po ja

If a problem comes up, let's consider an alternative again.

Illustration for 대안 (alternative)

More examples

계획이 틀어지면 대안을 빨리 마련해야 해.kye hoe gi teu reo ji myeon tae a neul ppal li ma ryeon hae ya hae

If the plan goes awry, we need to quickly come up with an alternative.

Core concept

A new route or proposal considered beside the one already in use.

Common phrases

  • 대안을 제시하다tae a neul che si ha da

    present an alternative

  • 대안을 마련하다tae a neul ma ryeon ha da

    prepare an alternative

  • 대안을 검토하다tae a neul keom to ha da

    consider an alternative

Similar words

대체안taechean: A replacement plan is prepared for use when the current plan cannot be used.
대안책taeanchaek: A practical alternative method is devised to solve a problem.
해결책haegyeolchaek: A workable method provides an answer to a problem.

Definition in Korean

현재의 방법이나 계획 대신에 생각하는 다른 방안이나 제안.hyeon jae ui pang beo bi na kye hoek tae si ne saeng ga ka neun ta reun pang a ni na che an

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean compound from elements meaning substitute and plan, so it names a plan offered in place of the current one.

Usage tips

  • It suits discussions about solving problems and making plans, so it sounds more deliberate than a casual phrase for simply doing something differently.

Opposites

  • 원안wonanoriginal plannoun

Related words

  • 대안책taeanchaekalternative plannoun
  • 대안적taeanjeokalternativeadjective

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