No. 1,166 in Korean
성격이
"성격이" means "personality is."
In a sentence
그는 성격이 밝아서 많은 친구가 있다.
He has a bright personality, so he has many friends.
Here, '성격이' refers to the inherent traits or disposition of the person, drawing attention to a specific characteristic: 'bright'.
성격이 강하면 때로는 다른 사람과 충돌할 수도 있다.
Having a strong personality can sometimes lead to conflicts with others.
In this sentence, '성격이' emphasizes the strength or intensity of the personality, tied to interpersonal dynamics.
내 친구는 성격이 조용해서 주위 사람들과 잘 지내요.
My friend has a calm personality, so they get along well with others.
Here, '성격이' is used to detail the calm and soothing nature of the friend's personality in social interactions.
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