은/는 대로
Used with repeated or paired nouns to show that each thing has its own distinct quality or set of circumstances.
Summary
Equivalent
Each..., Each... / ... in its own way
Example
The wealthy have their own worries, and the poor have their own worries.
부자는 부자대로 걱정이 있고, 가난한 사람은 가난한 사람대로 걱정이 있어요.
Grammar rules
- It implies '[X] has its own [characteristic], and [Y] has its own as well.' Used to describe that each item, group, or person has its own unique situation.
- It attaches to nouns.
- Often used in contrasting political, social, or personal situations where two parties each have their own valid perspective.
의사는 의사대로 할 말이 있고, 환자는 환자대로 할 말이 있다. (The doctor has their own things to say, and the patient has their own things to say.)
Patterns
N (Nouns)
현재 (Present) · 은/는 대로
Example sentences
The wealthy have their own worries, and the poor have their own worries.
부자는 부자대로 걱정이 있고, 가난한 사람은 가난한 사람대로 걱정이 있어요.
Cities have their own charm, and the countryside has its own serene atmosphere.
도시는 도시대로 매력이 있고, 시골은 시골대로 정취가 있어요.
You do your best in your own way, and I'll do my best in mine.
너는 너대로 최선을 다하면 되고, 나는 나대로 최선을 다할게.
Conversation
A: It seems like things aren't going smoothly, right?
일이 잘 안 풀리는 것 같죠?
B: That's right. The employees have their own complaints, and the management has their own worries.
맞아요. 직원들은 직원들대로 불만이 있고, 경영진은 경영진대로 고민이 많다더군요.
Practice
Fill in the blank
Select the correct phrase indicating each item has its own quality.
재즈도 좋고, 클래식도 좋아요.
혼자도 불편하고 같이도 불편해요.