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-는 대신에

neun daesine

instead of; in return

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What does -는 대신에 (neun daesine) mean in Korean?

How to Use

Used to replace one thing with another, or to offer something in exchange.

Examples

밥 대신에 빵을 먹었어요.

I ate bread instead of rice.

나가는 대신에 집에서 쉬었어요.

Instead of going out, I rested at home.

제가 도와드리는 대신에 커피 사 주세요.

I'll help you — in return, buy me a coffee.

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