📘 How to Use ~ㄴ/은 편이다 – Describing Tendencies in Korean Want to say “I tend to be shy,” “She’s on the quiet side,” or “That food is kind of spicy” in Korean? In Korean, we use ~ㄴ/은 편이다 to softly express **tendencies**, **general characteristics**, or that something leans toward a certain trait without sounding too absolute. This form is especially useful in polite conversation when you want to avoid sounding too direct or judgmental. Let’s learn how to use it naturally! 📌 What Does ~ㄴ/은 편이다 Mean? ~ㄴ/은 편이다 means: “to be somewhat…” “to tend to be…” “to be on the ... side” Structure: Adjective stem + ㄴ 편이다 (after vowel) Adjective stem + 은 편이다 (after consonant) It is used with descriptive verbs (adjectives) . 📘 Example Sentences 저는 조용한 편이에요 – I’m on the quiet side jeo-neun jo-yong-han pyeon-i-e-yo 그는 적극적인 편이에요 – He tends to be active geu-neun jeok-geuk-jeok-in pyeon-i-e-yo 이 음식은 매운 편이에요 – This food is kind of spicy i eum-sik-eun mae-un...