Level 4

대체로

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Usage and Nuance

The adverb '대체로' is used to express a general or overall tendency, similar to 'generally' or 'on the whole' in English. It often introduces a summary or an overall impression rather than an absolute statement.

Common Contexts

You will frequently hear '대체로' in everyday conversations when describing weather, people's behavior, or evaluations of places and situations. It softens statements by implying exceptions may exist.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 대체로 + adjective/verb: to describe a general state or tendency (e.g., 대체로 맑다 - generally clear)
  • 대체로 + sentence: to summarize an overall situation

Register and Politeness

'대체로' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without changing form.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '대체로' with '완전히' (completely) or '전혀' (not at all). Remember, '대체로' implies a general trend, not an absolute condition.

Example Sentences

대체로 날씨가 맑아서 소풍 가기에 좋았어요.

Daechero nalssiga malgaseo sopung gagi-e johasseoyo.

The weather was generally clear, so it was good for a picnic.

대체로 학생들은 시험 전에 긴장하지만, 준비가 잘 되어 있으면 괜찮아요.

Daechero haksaengdeureun siheom jeon-e ginjanghajiman, junbiga jal doeeo isseumyeon gwaenchana-yo.

Generally, students get nervous before exams, but it's okay if they are well prepared.

대체로 이 식당은 음식이 맛있고 서비스도 좋아요.

Daechero i sikdang-eun eumsigi masitgo seobiseudo joayo.

On the whole, this restaurant has tasty food and good service.