대신(에)

Usage with nouns modifiers

There is a common pattern that make use of V+는/(으)ㄴ/(으)ㄹ and 대신(에) to describe an action can be replaced or compensated by another action

ㄴ/은/는 대신에 (Present and past)

Expresses the extent to which something is done, or a condition exists

• 이 옷은 예쁜 대신에 가격이 비싸요.

  This dress is expensive but pretty.

• 여행을 가는 대신에 집에서 쉴 거예요.

  Instead of going on a trip, I will rest at home.

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