-는/(으)ㄴ 대신에
Let's study about the Korean grammar pattern "-는 대신에" and "-(으)ㄴ 대신에" today. These patterns are used to express substitution, replacement, or compensation. Though they might look similar, they have distinct uses based on verb tense and context. By the end of this lesson, you'll understand how to use them correctly in your sentences.
Grammar Pattern: -는 대신에 / -(으)ㄴ 대신에
Definition:
"-는 대신에" and "-(으)ㄴ 대신에" are used to indicate that one action is done instead of another, or to show that one thing is given in exchange for or as compensation for another.
Usage:
-는 대신에:
Used with action verbs in the present tense.
It indicates doing one action in place of another or as a substitute.
-(으)ㄴ 대신에:
Used with action verbs in the past tense or with descriptive verbs (adjectives).
It can also imply compensation or trade-off for something.
Examples:
-는 대신에 (Present Tense with Action Verbs):
내가 요리하는 대신에, 너는 설거지를 해.
Instead of me cooking, you do the dishes.
오늘은 운동하는 대신에 집에서 쉴 거예요.
Today, I’ll rest at home instead of exercising.
-(으)ㄴ 대신에 (Past Tense with Action Verbs or Descriptive Verbs):
그가 도와준 대신에, 나는 그에게 선물을 줬어요.
I gave him a gift in return for his help.
비싼 대신에 품질이 아주 좋아요.
Although it's expensive, the quality is really good.
Similar Grammar Structures:
"-거나":
Used to indicate a choice between two actions.
Example: 집에서 쉬거나 친구를 만날 거예요. (I will either rest at home or meet a friend.)
"Instead of me cooking, you do the dishes" looks like "in return of me cooking, you do the dishes".
And like this: 요리하는 대신에, 너는 설거지를 해 ?