-는 반면Korean expression · TOPIK 3

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TOPIK 3 3급 Expressions 표현

An expression used to indicate that the facts in the preceding statement and the following statement are opposites.

형태Forms

-는 반면-ㄴ 반면에-은 반면에

Which one you use is decided by what comes in front of it — see the usage rule under each meaning below.

An expression used to indicate that the facts in the preceding statement and the following statement are opposites.

앞에 오는 말과 뒤에 오는 말이 서로 반대되는 사실임을 나타내는 표현.

쓰임Usage

‘이다’, 받침이 없거나 ‘ㄹ’ 받침인 동사와 형용사 또는 '-으시-' 뒤에 붙여 쓰고, ‘-ㄴ 반면’으로도 쓴다.

예문Examples

독거노인을 돕는 봉사 활동은 힘든 반면에 보람이 크다.

Volunteering to help the elderly who live alone is tough, but on the other hand, it's very rewarding.

그 약은 쓴 반면에 효과가 빨라서 사람들이 많이 찾는다.

That medicine is bitter, but on the other hand, it works so fast that many people seek it out.

집에서 회사는 먼 반면에 아이들 학교는 가까워서 다행이야.

It's a long way from home to the office, but on the other hand, the kids' school is close, so that's a relief.

대화In conversation

급히 처리해야 할 일이 있는데 승규 씨한테 부탁할까 봐.

I have something that needs to be handled urgently, and I'm thinking of asking Seunggyu to do it.

승규 씨는 일 처리가 빠른 반면에 가끔 실수를 하기도 하니까 다시 한번 검토해야 할 거야.

Seunggyu is quick at handling work, but on the other hand, he sometimes makes mistakes, so you'll need to double-check things.

관련 문법Related grammar

Other expressions you will meet alongside this one.

-게 하다 -ge hada An expression used to order someone to do a certain thing or to make something work. TOPIK 3 -고 나다 -go nada An expression used to indicate that the act denoted in the preceding statement has finished. TOPIK 3 -고 말다 -go malda An expression used to state that it is regrettable that the act mentioned in the preceding statement finally occurred. TOPIK 3 -고 싶어 하다 -go sipeo hada An expression used to indicate that the speaker wants to do an action or fall into the state mentioned in the preceding statement. TOPIK 3 -기 위해 -gi wihaeseo -기 위해서 · -기 위한 · 을 위해 An expression used to indicate the intention, which is the goal for doing a certain thing. TOPIK 3 -기는 -gineun -긴 · -기는요 · -긴요 A sentence-final ending used when gently denying or refuting the other person's statement. TOPIK 3

자주 묻는 질문Common questions

What does -는 반면 mean in Korean?

-는 반면 is a expression introduced at 3급 (TOPIK 3). An expression used to indicate that the facts in the preceding statement and the following statement are opposites.

What is the difference between -는 반면 and -ㄴ 반면에?

None in meaning — they are two shapes of the same expression, and which one appears is decided by the sound in front of it, not by what you want to say.

What TOPIK level is -는 반면?

3급 — TOPIK 3, lower intermediate. It is one of 67 grammar points at that level.

Definition, usage note, examples and dialogue from the 국립국어원 한국어기초사전, used under CC BY-SA 2.0 KR.