This is the 12599th most frequent Korean word.
대신한다
"To replace" or "to act on behalf of."
In this sentence, '대신하다' is used to denote substituting or taking someone's place in a task or role.
그는 나를 대신해서 회의에 참석했다.
He attended the meeting on my behalf.
Here, '대신하다' expresses preference or choice of one item over another.
저는 커피 대신 차를 마시겠습니다.
I will drink tea instead of coffee.
In this example, '대신하다' signifies the replacement of one method or process by another.