Korean

대신
Meaning: instead of; in place of; in return for
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

代
身

Example sentences

Today, I ate bread instead of rice.
옛날 에는 관 대신 의지를 사용하기도 했다.
In ancient times, they sometimes used an '의지' instead of a coffin.
그는 커다란 대문 대신 옆에 있는 작은 소문을 통해 정원으로 들어갔다.
He entered the garden through a small side gate instead of the large main gate.
환경 보호를 위해 자가용 대신 대중교통을 이용하는 것이 좋다.
It is better to use public transportation instead of a private car to protect the environment.
일회용 컵 대신 개인 컵을 사용합시다.
Let's use a personal cup instead of a disposable cup.
저는 커피에 설탕 대신 시럽을 넣어 마셔요.
I drink coffee with syrup instead of sugar.
그녀는 내 질문에 대답하는 대신 오히려 나에게 그 이유를 되물었다.
Instead of answering my question, she rather asked me back the reason.
그는 대답 대신 고개를 끄덕 인사했다.
He bowed with a nod instead of answering.
나 대신 그곳에 가줄 수 있어?
Can you go there instead of me?

Usage Notes

Used to indicate substitution or replacement. It can also imply a trade-off, similar to 'in return for'.

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