느니 차라리
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Description
Verb + 느니 차라리 : This pattern is used to describe something you would rather do, or something you prefer to do. '차라리'는 생략 가능합니다. 'V+느니 (차라리) ~는 게 낫다'로도 쓰입니다.
Notes
Pronunciation
- Special pronunciation rule?
Conjugation Rule
| Pattern | Case | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule 1: | Verb + 느니 차라리 | If there is no 받침 or if the adjective/verb stem has ㄹ as a 받침 | |
| Rule 2: | Verb + 느니 차라리 | If there is a 받침 at the end of the adjective/verb stem |
Sentence Examples
| Korean | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 학교 식당에서 먹느니 (차라리) 굶겠어. | I'd rather not eat than eat at the school restaurant. | |
| 택시를 타느니 (차라리) 걸어가는게 낫겠어. | ||
See Also
- Related topic or grammar
