-(으)ㄹ 바에야

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Rather than (doing that), it's better to... (if it comes to that)

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이렇게 살 바에야 차라리 죽겠어요.

Rather than live like this, I'd rather die.

대충 할 바에야 안 하는 게 나아요.

Rather than doing it half-heartedly, it's better not to do it.

버릴 바에야 저한테 주세요.

Rather than throwing it away, give it to me.

늦게 갈 바에야 안 가는 게 나아요.

Rather than going late, it's better not to go.

그 사람하고 일할 바에야 혼자 하겠어요.

Rather than working with that person, I'd work alone.