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Decoded Slug: ~차라리 [charari] (Rather, instead)
Korean Grammar Point
~차라리 [charari] (Rather, instead)
~차라리 [charari] (Rather, instead)
Short explanation:
Used to express preference for one option over another; 'rather', 'instead'.
Formation:
Verb stem + 차라리 + Verb
Examples:
나는 그냥 집에서 혼자 있기 차라리 밖에서 친구들과 놀러 나갔어요.
Naneun geunyang jibeseo honja itgi charari bakeseo chingudeulgwa nolreo nagasseoyo.
I would rather go out and play with friends than just staying at home alone.
당신이 직접 거짓말을 하기 차라리 솔직하게 말하면 좋겠어요.
Dangsini jigjeob geojitmaleul hagi charari soljikhage malhamyeon johgesseoyo.
I'd rather you speak honestly than tell a lie yourself.
그 물건을 사지 않기 차라리 돈을 저금하는 것이 낫습니다.
Geu mulgeoneul saji anhgi charari doneul jeogeumhaneun geosi natseupnida.
It's better to save money than not buying that item.
그럴 거면 차라리 아무 말도 하지 않는 것이 나아요.
Geureol geomyeon charari amu maldo haji anneun geosi naayeo.
If that's the case, I'd rather you said nothing at all.
Long explanation:
'~차라리 [charari]' is used in Korean language to express when you would rather or prefer to do one thing instead of another, implicating that the first option is the lesser of two evils or a more favorable choice. This grammar pattern is often used when you are faced with two undesirable, negative or challenging options, and you express that you would rather choose the less unpleasant or more favorable option.