Meaning
"Is there a better way"는 어떤 문제나 상황에 대해 더 나은 해결책이나 방법이 있는지 묻는 표현입니다. 이 문장은 현재의 방법이 최선인지 의문을 제기하고 다른 대안을 모색할 때 사용됩니다.
예를 들어, 업무를 처리할 때 시간이 많이 걸린다면 "Is there a better way to complete this task?"라고 질문할 수 있습니다. 이는 현재의 방식 외에 더 효율적이거나 효과적인 방법이 있는지를 탐구하고자 할 때 유용합니다.
이 표현은 일상 대화뿐만 아니라 비즈니스 회의나 문제 해결 과정에서도 자주 사용됩니다. 더 나은 방법을 찾기 위한 의지와 개방적인 사고를 보여주는 중요한 질문입니다.
Today's Sentences
- Is there a better way to eat this?
- Is there a better way to see you?
- Is there a better way to get there?
- Is there a better way to wear this?
- Is there a better way to drink this?
- Writer's Note
01
Is there a better way to eat this?
Situation 1
I love noodles but I’m horrible at using chopsticks.
With practice and patience, I’m sure you can use them.
Is there a better way to eat this?
I’ll ask the waitress for a fork.
Situation 2
Is there a better way to eat this?
Why can’t you just eat it now?
The food is decorated so beautifully I can’t eat it.
Maybe take a picture then dig in!
02
Is there a better way to see you?
Situation 1
Mom, I can hear you but I can’t see you.
I can see you just fine.
Is there a better way to see you?
Your ear is covering the screen.
귀가 화면을 가리고 있어요.
Oh goodness.
I had no idea I was on video call.
제가 영상 통화 중인 줄 전혀 몰랐어요.
Situation 2
Thanks for having this meeting online.
Thanks for inviting me.
Is there a better way to see you?
I’m sorry.
I must be having a camera issue on my end.
제 쪽 카메라에 문제가 있는 것 같습니다.
03
Is there a better way to get there?
Situation 1
I’m looking for the art museum.
You’re going the wrong way.
Is there a better way to get there?
You can use transit, it would be the fastest way.
Situation 2
I’m trying to find the public library.
You’re in the wrong part of the city.
Is there a better way to get there?
I think from here, you’ll need to call a taxi.
04
Is there a better way to wear this?
Situation 1
Try it on.
Is there a better way to wear this?
Why?
Do you need a different size?
다른 사이즈가 필요하신가요?
I think so.
I can only fit one of my arms.
제 팔 하나만 들어갈 수 있어요.
Situation 2
Is there a better way to wear this?
Start with the eyelets at the bottom of the boot, closest to the toes.
Okay, like this?
Yes, now run the shoelaces through the inside of that bottom row.
The ends of the shoelaces should come out upwards.
신발 끈의 끝은 위쪽으로 나오게 해야 합니다.
05
Is there a better way to drink this?
Situation 1
Here’s your drink.
Wow! I didn’t know you could put Sangria in a bowl.
Is there a better way to drink this?
이걸 마시는 더 좋은 방법이 있을까요?
We’ve got a ladle for you to scoop the wine into your cup.
Okay, thanks.
Situation 2
Is this the Mocha Cream Milkshake with Sprinkles?
Yes, it is.
Is there a better way to drink this?
We recommend stirring everything together and using a straw to drink it.
Writer's Note
Shall we discuss the subtle difference between "more" vs. "better"? Since the above examples have shown you that contextually "better" is used to express alternative or another. "More" and "better" are both grammatical, but they mean different things. You would need to pay close attention to the context of what is being said to understand what the person is saying.
Let's compare a few sentences.
- I like purple more. 👉 I like purple better.
- I enjoy pizza more than pasta. 👉 I enjoy pizza better than pasta.
- She plays soccer more than tennis. 👉 She plays soccer better than tennis.
- He drinks whisky more than beer. 👉 He drink whisky better than beer.
- They communicate more than usual. 👉 They communicate better than usual.
Notice the subtle differences but in some sentences you can see that it really depends on context. There really is no wrong answer but there is a more natural or common way of expressing what you say using "better" or "more".
