🌟 차라리

☆☆   Adverb  

1. 대비되는 여러 가지 사실이 모두 마음에 들지 않지만, 그래도 이리하는 것이 나음을 나타내는 말.

1. RATHER: An adverb used to indicate that one prefers a certain option, when other available options are less appealing.

🗣️ Usage Example:
  • 밥을 혼자 먹느니 차라리 안 먹는 게 낫겠어.
    I'd rather not eat than eat alone.
  • 다 찢어진 그런 우산을 쓸 바엔 차라리 안 쓰고 만다.
    I'd rather not use an umbrella like that torn one.
  • 차가 이렇게 막힐 줄 알았으면 차라리 걸어갈 걸 그랬다.
    If i'd known the traffic would be this heavy, i'd rather walk.
  • 지수는 결혼하더니 남편이랑 애들 챙기느라 자기는 돌볼 정신이 없나봐.
    Jisoo's married and she's busy taking care of her husband and children.
    난 그렇게 사느니 차라리 혼자 사는 게 나은 것 같아.
    I'd rather live alone than live like that.

🗣️ Pronunciation, Application: 차라리 (차라리)


🗣️ 차라리 @ Definition

🗣️ 차라리 @ Usage Example

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