Meaning and Usage
The word '대리' primarily means 'deputy' or 'proxy,' referring to someone who acts on behalf of another person. It is commonly used in formal and business contexts to indicate a substitute or representative.
Common Contexts
- Workplace: Often used to describe someone acting in place of a superior or colleague, e.g., '대리로 참석하다' (attend as a deputy).
- Driving: '대리 운전' refers to a designated driver service where someone drives your car for you.
Collocations and Patterns
- 대리로 참석하다: to attend as a deputy
- 대리 운전: designated driver service
- 대리 업무: proxy work or duties
Register and Politeness
'대리' is neutral and formal, suitable for professional and polite conversation.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '대리' with '대리인' (legal proxy) or '대리점' (agency/store). Remember '대리' alone focuses on the role of acting on behalf of someone, not the legal or commercial entity.