Korean phrase
~ 심한 편이에요? ~ sim han pyeo ni e yo
Meaning
Would you call ___ fairly severe?
When to use it
This asks whether something is fairly severe. It is a polite, less direct way to ask about the level of a symptom or other problem.
Example dialogue
부작용이 심한 편이에요? pu ja gyong i sim han pyeo ni e yo
Are the side effects fairly severe?
네, 열하고 어지러움이 좀 심해요. ne yeol ha go eo ji reo u mi chom sim hae yo
Yes, the fever and dizziness are pretty bad.