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-는 대신에Korean expression · TOPIK 3

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TOPIK 3 3급Expressions 표현2 senses

One expression with 2 distinct uses in the dictionary. Each is below with its own usage rule and examples.

형태Forms

-는 대신에-ㄴ 대신에-은 대신에

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 states and behaviors mentioned in the preceding statement and the following statement are different or opposites.

앞에 오는 말과 뒤에 오는 말이 나타내는 상태나 행동 등이 서로 다르거나 반대임을 나타내는 표현.

쓰임Usage

Attaches after 있다, 없다, 계시다, adjectives and verbs ending in 있다 or 없다 or the honorific -으시-.

'있다', '없다', '계시다'나 '있다', '없다'로 끝나는 형용사, 동사 또는 '-으시-' 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.

예문Examples

이번 주에 장마로 매일 비가 오는 대신에 다음 주부터는 날씨가 좋다니 일주일만 참아 보자.

Instead of raining every day this week because of the monsoon, the weather is supposed to be nice starting next week, so let's just put up with it for one week.

성인이 되면 자신의 일을 스스로 결정하는 대신에 그에 따른 책임을 져야 한다.

Once you become an adult, instead of deciding everything about your own life on your own, you have to take responsibility for those decisions.

유민이는 주중에는 밥을 거의 사 먹는 대신에 주말에는 집에서 요리를 해 먹는다.

Instead of eating out almost every day during the week, Yumin cooks at home on the weekends.

대화In conversation

지수는 또 놀러 나갔어요?

Has Jisu gone out to play again?

이번 주에 친구들과 노는 대신에 다음 주에는 매일 열심히 공부하겠대요.

She said that instead of hanging out with friends this week, she'll study hard every day next week.

An expression used to offer something similar to make up for a behavior or state mentioned in the preceding statement.

앞에 오는 말이 나타내는 행동이나 상태를 비슷하거나 맞먹는 다른 행동이나 상태로 바꾸는 것을 나타내는 표현.

쓰임Usage

Attaches after 있다, 없다, 계시다, adjectives and verbs ending in 있다 or 없다 or the honorific -으시-.

'있다', '없다', '계시다'나 '있다', '없다'로 끝나는 형용사, 동사 또는 '-으시-' 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.

예문Examples

유민이는 부모님을 자주 찾아뵙지 못하는 대신에 전화를 자주 드린다.

Instead of visiting his parents often, Yumin calls them frequently.

승규는 저녁 늦게까지 일하는 대신에 월급을 더 받는다.

Instead of working late into the evening, Seunggyu gets a higher salary.

지수는 웨딩드레스를 사는 대신에 빌려서 입기로 했다.

Instead of buying a wedding dress, Jisu decided to rent one.

대화In conversation

요즘 주말에도 회사에 나와야 해서 너무 피곤해.

I'm so tired because I have to come into work on the weekends these days.

이번 일이 마무리될 때까지는 어쩔 수 없잖아. 그래도 지금 일하는 대신에 나중에 휴가를 준다니 기대가 돼.

Well, there's no helping it until this project is finished. Still, since you're working now instead, they'll give you time off later, so that's something to look forward to.

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 대신에 mean in Korean?

-는 대신에 is a expression introduced at 3급 (TOPIK 3). An expression used to indicate that the states and behaviors mentioned in the preceding statement and the following statement are different or opposites. It has 2 distinct senses, all listed on this page.

When do you use -는 대신에?

Attaches after 있다, 없다, 계시다, adjectives and verbs ending in 있다 or 없다 or the honorific -으시-. The other shape is -ㄴ 대신에, -은 대신에 — same point, different environment.

What is the difference between -는 대신에 and -ㄴ 대신에?

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 대신에?

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.