EP83
-는 편이다
neun pyeonida
tend to be; rather
What does -는 편이다 (neun pyeonida) mean in Korean?
How to Use
Used to describe a general tendency without stating it too strongly.
Rule: Verbs take -는 편이다 (자주 먹는 편이에요). Adjectives take -은/-ㄴ 편이다 — 좋은 편이에요 (consonant), 바쁜 편이에요 (vowel).
Examples
저는 조용한 편이에요.
I'm on the quiet side.
매운 음식을 잘 먹는 편이에요.
I'm pretty good with spicy food.
이 가게는 싼 편이에요.
This shop is relatively cheap.
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