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"Long time no see" in Korean: 오랜만이에요
오랜만이에요oraenmanieyo
Long time no see in Korean is 오랜만이에요 (oraenmanieyo). 오랜만이에요 comments on time since the last meeting; it does not mean that you literally cannot see.
Long time no see: starting the exchange
오랜만이에요. 잘 지냈어요?oraenmanieyo. jal jinaesseoyo?
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How to pronounce 오랜만이에요
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oraenmanieyo
/oɾɛnmaniejo/
오랜만이에요 is read oraenmanieyo. In 정말 오랜만이에요, read the full phrase as jeongmal oraenmanieyo.
"Long time no see" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 오랜만이에요oraenmanieyo | Long time no see The inventory form for long time no see. | The inventory form for long time no see. |
| 정말 오랜만이에요jeongmal oraenmanieyo | it has been a really long time 오랜만이에요 comments on time since the last meeting; it does not mean that you literally cannot see. | 오랜만이에요 comments on time since the last meeting; it does not mean that you literally cannot see. |
How to use 오랜만이에요 in real life
- 1Long time no see: starting the exchange
오랜만이에요. 잘 지냈어요?
oraenmanieyo. jal jinaesseoyo?
Long time no see. Have you been well?
오랜만이에요 comments on time since the last meeting; it does not mean that you literally cannot see.
- 2Long time no see: adding useful context
여기서 만나니 오랜만이에요.
yeogiseo mannani oraenmanieyo.
It has been a while since we met here.
This sentence places 오랜만이에요 in a complete exchange.
- 3Long time no see: a different conversation
정말 오랜만이에요. 반가워요.
jeongmal oraenmanieyo. bangawoyo.
It has been a really long time. I am glad to see you.
This sentence places 오랜만이에요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 오랜만이에요
Incorrect: 오랜만이예요. 잘 지냈어요?
Correct: 오랜만이에요. 잘 지냈어요?
When practicing long time no see, the standard copula spelling after a consonant is 이에요, not 이예요. The complete correction is 오랜만이에요. 잘 지냈어요?
Incorrect: 여기서 만나니 오랜만이예요.
Correct: 여기서 만나니 오랜만이에요.
When practicing long time no see, the standard copula spelling after a consonant is 이에요, not 이예요. The complete correction is 여기서 만나니 오랜만이에요.
Good to know
오랜만이에요 comments on time since the last meeting; it does not mean that you literally cannot see.
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Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 오랜만이에요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
오랜만이에요. 잘 지냈어요?
oraenmanieyo. jal jinaesseoyo?
Long time no see. Have you been well?
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
여기서 만나니 오랜만이에요.
yeogiseo mannani oraenmanieyo.
It has been a while since we met here.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Long time no see" in Korean
What does 오랜만이에요 mean?
Long time no see in Korean is 오랜만이에요 (oraenmanieyo). 오랜만이에요 comments on time since the last meeting; it does not mean that you literally cannot see.
When should I say 정말 오랜만이에요?
오랜만이에요 comments on time since the last meeting; it does not mean that you literally cannot see.
How does 정말 오랜만이에요 differ from the basic expression?
정말 오랜만이에요 means “it has been a really long time”. 오랜만이에요 comments on time since the last meeting; it does not mean that you literally cannot see.
Can I use 오랜만이에요 in a full sentence?
오랜만이에요. 잘 지냈어요? means “Long time no see. Have you been well?” 오랜만이에요 comments on time since the last meeting; it does not mean that you literally cannot see.
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