This is the 11832nd most frequent Korean word.
내향적이라
"Introverted."
The word '내향적이라' here is used to describe the speaker's personality trait (introverted), explaining their preference for solitude.
저는 사실 매우 내향적이라서 사람들과 있는 것을 부담스러워요.
I am actually very introverted, so being around people feels burdensome.
'내향적이라' in this sentence indicates the reason for requiring more time to form friendships, emphasizing the challenges faced due to introversion.
내향적이라 친구들을 사귀는 데 시간이 필요해요.
Being introverted, I need time to make friends.
In this context, '내향적이라' explains the behavior of enjoying solitude as resulting from being introverted.