No. 1,478 in Korean
편이다
"편이다" means "to be on the side of" or "to tend to be."
In a sentence
나는 영화 보기보다는 책 읽는 편이다.
I am more of the type that prefers reading books rather than watching movies.
In this sentence, '편이다' is used to describe a general tendency or preference of the speaker.
그는 정직한 편이라 거짓말을 잘 하지 않는다.
He is fairly honest, so he doesn't lie often.
Here, '편이다' is used to indicate an approximation or general characteristic.
이 식당은 가격이 비싼 편인데 음식을 정말 잘 만든다.
This restaurant is relatively expensive, but it prepares food exceptionally well.
'편이다' is applied to express a relative judgment about the restaurant's pricing.
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