V/A + -(으)ㄴ/는 반면(에) – On the Other Hand / Whereas

Conjugation & Pattern

• Present: Verb (and 있다/없다) + -는 반면(에) | Adjective + -(으)ㄴ 반면(에) | Noun + 인 반면(에)
• Past (Verb): V + -(으)ㄴ 반면(에)
• Equivalent pattern: V/A + -(으)ㄴ/는 데 반해(서)

Detailed Usage

Used to contrast two clauses with opposite meanings, or to present both the positive and negative sides of a single subject within the same sentence.

Example Sentences

1. 1

   지하철은 빠르고 정확한 반면에 출퇴근 시간에는 사람이 너무 많아요.

   Jihacheoreun ppareugo jeonghwakhan banmyeone chultoegeun siganeneun sarami neomu manayo.

   The subway is fast and punctual, whereas during rush hour it is far too crowded.

2. 2

   올해 수입은 크게 증가한 반면에 수출은 조금 감소하고 있습니다.

   Olhae suibeun keuge jeunggahan banmyeone suchureun jogeum gamsohago itseumnida.

   Imports increased significantly this year, whereas exports are decreasing slightly.

3. 3

   그 집은 가격이 비싼 데 반해 주변 환경은 별로 좋지 않은 것 같아요.

   Geu jibeun gagyeogi bissan de banhae jubyeon hwangyeongeun byeollo jotji aneun geot gatayo.

   While that house is expensive, the surrounding environment does not seem very good.