Korean grammar
(ㄴ/는)다기보다는/(이)라기보다는
(ㄴ/neun)dagibodaneun/(i)ragibodaneunMore appropriate description
This phrase is used to show that the information in the next part of the sentence describes the topic better than the information in the previous part.
이 장소가 시끄럽다기보다는 사람들이 많이 모여서 복잡해요.
이 장소가 시끄럽따기보다는 사람드리 마니 모여서 복짜패요.said like thisi jangsoga sikkeureopdagibodaneun saramdeuri mani moyeoseo bokjapaeyo.Rather than saying this place is noisy, it's more accurate to say it is crowded because many people gather here.
그 가수가 유명하다기보다는 독특한 목소리로 알려져 있어요.
그 가수가 유명하다기보다는 독트칸 목쏘리로 알려저 이써요.said like thisgeu gasuga yumyeonghadagibodaneun dokteukan moksoriro allyeojeo isseoyo.Rather than saying the singer is famous, it's more accurate to say they are known for their unique voice.
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Grammar data from kimchi-grammar by Alaanor, used under CC BY 4.0. We added the romanization and the pronunciation of each example.