N + 에 비해서 (에 비하면) – Compared to / Relative to N

Conjugation & Pattern

• Noun (N) + 에 비해(서) / 에 비하면
• Verb / Adjective: V/A + -(으)ㄴ/는 것에 비해(서)

Detailed Usage

Used to compare a subject against a standard or another item (N). Similar to '보다', but more formal and objective, and can also express proportional evaluation (e.g., 'good quality relative to its price').

Example Sentences

1. 1

   이번 달은 지난달에 비해서 손님이 훨씬 더 많아요.

   Ibeon dareun jinandare bihaeseo sonnimi hwolssin deo manayo.

   Compared to last month, there are far more customers this month.

2. 2

   한국은 다른 나라에 비해 인터넷 속도가 정말 빨라요.

   Hangugeun dareun narae bihae inteonet sokdoga jeongmal ppallayo.

   Compared to other countries, internet speed in Korea is really fast.

3. 3

   사과 수에 비하면 이 상자가 좀 작은 것 같아요.

   Sagwa sue bihamyeon i sangjaga jom jageun geot gatayo.

   Compared to the number of apples, this box seems a bit small.