-느니
rather than
TOPIK 5Compares two undesirable options: 'rather than ~', often with 차라리.
Examples
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그 사람한테 부탁하느니 차라리 혼자 하겠어.
Rather than asking that person for help, I'd rather just do it alone.
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거짓말을 하느니 솔직하게 말하는 게 낫다.
Rather than lying, it's better to speak honestly.
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버스를 기다리느니 그냥 걸어가자.
Rather than waiting for the bus, let's just walk.
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그런 회사에 다니느니 그만두는 게 낫겠어.
Rather than working at a company like that, it would be better to quit.
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억지로 먹느니 굶는 게 낫겠다.
Rather than forcing myself to eat it, I'd rather go hungry.