V + 기보다 V + 는 게 어때요?

V + 기보다 V + 는 게 어때요?

It is used to suggest that you do it because you think the content of the following clause is better than the content of the preceding clause.’-기보다’ and ‘-는 게 어때요?’ are attached to the stem of the action verb.

약만 먹기보다 병원에 한번 가 보는 게 어때요?
Why don’t you go see a doctor rather than just take medicine?

이 시계를 사기보다 방수 기능이 있는 다른 시계를 사는 게 어때요?
Instead of buying this watch, why don’t you buy another watch with a waterproof function?

한국의 전통 놀이에 대한 이야기만 듣기보다 윷놀이라도 해 보는 게 어때요?
Why don’t you just play around with Yutnolyi instead of just listening to the stories of traditional Korean entertainment?

Conversation:

대학원 입학 원서는 다 준비했어?
Have you prepared all the applications for graduate school admission?

다 했는데 추천서만 준비 못 했어. 걱정이다.
I’ve done preparing except for the letter of recommendation. I’m worried.

그건 미리 받아 뒀어야지.
You should have gotten that in advance.

아, 어떡하지? 박 교수님께 문자 메시지부터 보내야겠다.
Ah, what should I do? I should send a text message to Professor Park first.

메시지를 보내서 약속을 정하려고? 만나 뵙고 말씀드리는 것이 낫지 않아?
Are you going to make an appointment through a message? Wouldn’t it be better for you to talk about it in person?

연락부터 드려야 할 것 같아서 말이야.
I thought I should get in touch with him first.

그럼, 문자 메시지로 연락을 드리기보다는 이메일로 연락드리고 찾아뵙는 게 어때?
Then, why don’t you e-mail him before the visit instead of texting?

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하긴 연락도 오랜만에 드리는데…. 이메일로 교수님하고 약속부터 정하는 게 좋겠지?
As a matter of fact, it’s been a long time since I contacted him…. It would be better for me to set up an appointment with the professor by e-mail first, right?

Related words
원서 application
추천서 recommendation
방수 waterproof
윷놀이: a traditional Korean game playing with yut

Source: Yonsei University. Korean Language Institute

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