When used as an adverb, 대신에 means “instead” or “in place of.” It often appears with the particle 에 (e) attached, but it can also be used without it as 대신 (daesin). It’s typically placed after the noun or pronoun it replaces, indicating a substitution or alternative.
For example, if you want to say “I’ll go instead of you,” you would say “네 대신에 내가 갈게” (Ne daesin-e naega galge). Another common usage is to offer an alternative, such as “커피 대신에 차를 마실래요?” (Keopi daesin-e chareul masillaeyo?), meaning “Would you like to drink tea instead of coffee?”
It can also be used to express a trade-off or compensation. For instance, “늦게 온 대신에 일을 더 많이 했어요” (Neutge on daesin-e ireul deo mani haesseoyo) means “I did more work instead of coming late” or “I did more work to compensate for being late.”
While often interchangeable with 대신, adding 에 can sometimes emphasize the idea of substitution or exchange a bit more clearly, especially in complex sentences, though in many everyday contexts, both forms are perfectly acceptable and understood.
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While often translated as 'instead,' '대신에' can also carry a nuance of 'in return for' or 'as compensation for,' depending on the context.
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커피 대신에 차를 마실게요.
I will drink tea instead of coffee.
버스 대신에 지하철을 탈까요?
Shall we take the subway instead of the bus?
제가 당신 대신에 갈 수 있어요.
I can go instead of you.
고기 대신에 야채를 먹어요.
I eat vegetables instead of meat.
책 대신에 영화를 볼 거예요.
I will watch a movie instead of reading a book.
설탕 대신에 꿀을 넣으세요.
Put honey instead of sugar.
걷는 대신에 자전거를 타요.
I ride a bicycle instead of walking.
돈 대신에 선물을 줄게요.
I will give you a gift instead of money.
저 대신에 회의에 참석해 주실 수 있나요?
Can you attend the meeting instead of me?
커피 대신에 차 한 잔 주세요.
Please give me a cup of tea instead of coffee.
오늘은 운동 대신에 집에서 쉴 거예요.
I will rest at home instead of exercising today.
돈 대신에 시간을 좀 투자해 주세요.
Please invest some time instead of money.
말 대신에 행동으로 보여주세요.
Show it with action instead of words.
엘리베이터 대신에 계단을 이용했어요.
I used the stairs instead of the elevator.
책을 읽는 대신에 영화를 보는 것을 택했어요.
I chose to watch a movie instead of reading a book.
늦잠을 자는 대신에 일찍 일어나서 공부했어요.
I woke up early and studied instead of sleeping in.
시간이 없어서 점심 대신에 간단한 샌드위치를 먹었어요.
Because I didn't have time, I ate a simple sandwich instead of lunch.
운전을 할 수 없어서 친구 대신에 제가 운전했어요.
I couldn't drive, so I drove instead of my friend.
커피 대신에 따뜻한 차 한 잔 주시겠어요?
Could you give me a warm cup of tea instead of coffee?
회의에 참석할 수 없어서 동료가 저 대신에 참석했어요.
I couldn't attend the meeting, so my colleague attended instead of me.
여행 대신에 집에서 편안하게 쉬기로 결정했어요.
Instead of traveling, I decided to rest comfortably at home.
운동을 하기 싫어서 산책 대신에 영화를 봤어요.
I didn't want to exercise, so I watched a movie instead of taking a walk.
돈 대신에 물건으로 값을 지불해도 될까요?
Can I pay with goods instead of money?
바쁜 일정 때문에 저녁 식사 대신에 간단한 스낵을 먹었어요.
Due to my busy schedule, I had a simple snack instead of dinner.
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Basic use of 대신에
대신에 (daesine) is an adverb that means 'instead' or 'in place of'. You can use it to suggest an alternative action or item.
대신에 with nouns
When used with nouns, attach ~대신에 directly to the noun. For example, 커피 대신에 (coffee instead of).
대신에 with verbs and adjectives
For verbs and adjectives, use ~는/은 것 대신에 or ~지 않고 대신에. For example, 먹는 것 대신에 (instead of eating) or 가지 않고 대신에 (instead of going).
Shortened form: 대신
You can often shorten 대신에 to just 대신. The meaning remains the same, but 대신 is slightly more casual.
Showing a trade-off
대신에 can also show a trade-off or a compensation. Something is given up, and something else is gained.
Don't confuse with ~도
대신에 is about replacement, not just addition. Don't confuse it with ~도 (also/too).
Using 'instead of' as a whole phrase
When you want to say 'instead of doing X, do Y', you would use X하는 대신에 Y해요.
Common usage in requests
It's common to hear 대신에 in requests or suggestions. For example, 이거 대신에 저거 주세요. (Give me that instead of this.)
Similar expressions: ~말고
A similar expression is ~말고, which means 'not... but rather'. While similar, 대신에 often implies a more direct substitution.
Practice with simple sentences
Start by making simple sentences. For example: 물 대신에 우유를 마셨어요. (I drank milk instead of water.)
Origine du mot
Native Korean
Sens originel : Derived from '대다' (to substitute) + '-신' (a suffix indicating a state or condition).
KoreanContexte culturel
When offering something '대신에' in Korean culture, it often implies a consideration for the other person's situation or a polite way to suggest an alternative without being forceful. It can also be used in situations where one is performing a task or favor on behalf of someone else.
Questions fréquentes
10 questions대신에 (daesine) and 대신 (daesin) are very similar and often used interchangeably. However, 대신에 emphasizes the 'in place of' aspect slightly more, while 대신 can also be used as a noun meaning 'substitute' or 'instead'. In many adverbial contexts, you can use either.
Yes, 대신에 can be used for both people and objects. For example, you can say '친구 대신에 (chingu daesine)' for 'instead of a friend' or '커피 대신에 (keopi daesine)' for 'instead of coffee'.
대신에 is generally neutral in formality. You can use it in both casual and more formal settings without sounding out of place.
When using 대신에 with verbs, you'll often attach it to the '-(으)ㄴ/는 것' form of the verb, which nominalizes the verb. For example, '가는 대신에 (ganeun daesine)' means 'instead of going'.
Yes, that's one of its primary uses! It directly means 'in place of' or 'as a replacement'. For example, '제가 그 사람 대신에 갔어요' (I went in place of that person).
While not a fixed idiom, you'll frequently hear '이것 대신에 (igeot daesine)' meaning 'instead of this' or '그것 대신에 (geugeot daesine)' meaning 'instead of that'. It's very versatile.
Here's a simple one: '저는 커피 대신에 차를 마셨어요.' (Jeoneun keopi daesine chareul masyeosseoyo.) This means 'I drank tea instead of coffee.'
Yes, 대신에 almost always follows the noun or nominalized verb that it is replacing. It directly indicates what is being substituted.
It's less common to start a sentence with 대신에 directly, but you can definitely start a clause with it. For example, '공부하는 대신에, 영화를 봤어요.' (Instead of studying, I watched a movie.)
You can use 대신에 in more complex sentences to show a trade-off or an alternative action. For instance, '돈 대신에 시간을 투자했어요.' (Don daesine siganeul tujahaesseoyo.) This means 'I invested time instead of money.'
Teste-toi 6 questions
저는 커피 ___ 차를 마실 거예요. (I will drink tea instead of coffee.)
The sentence indicates a substitution, so '대신에' (instead of) is the correct word.
오늘 저녁은 집에서 요리하는 ___ 외식할까요? (Shall we eat out instead of cooking at home tonight?)
The sentence suggests an alternative action, making '대신에' (instead of) the appropriate choice.
저는 버스 ___ 지하철을 탔어요. (I took the subway instead of the bus.)
This sentence describes choosing one mode of transport over another, so '대신에' (instead of) fits best.
친구 ___ 제가 발표를 했어요. (I gave the presentation instead of my friend.)
The sentence indicates a replacement of a person for an action, hence '대신에' (instead of) is correct.
주말에는 영화를 보는 ___ 산책을 할 거예요. (I will take a walk instead of watching a movie on the weekend.)
The sentence expresses a choice of activity over another, so '대신에' (instead of) is suitable.
저는 사과 ___ 바나나를 먹었어요. (I ate a banana instead of an apple.)
This sentence shows a preference for one fruit over another, making '대신에' (instead of) the correct answer.
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Basic use of 대신에
대신에 (daesine) is an adverb that means 'instead' or 'in place of'. You can use it to suggest an alternative action or item.
대신에 with nouns
When used with nouns, attach ~대신에 directly to the noun. For example, 커피 대신에 (coffee instead of).
대신에 with verbs and adjectives
For verbs and adjectives, use ~는/은 것 대신에 or ~지 않고 대신에. For example, 먹는 것 대신에 (instead of eating) or 가지 않고 대신에 (instead of going).
Shortened form: 대신
You can often shorten 대신에 to just 대신. The meaning remains the same, but 대신 is slightly more casual.
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