Korean expression
너무 오래
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너무 오래 means "too; excessively" in Korean.
How it works here
‘너무’ strongly modifies ‘오래’, meaning that it takes an excessive amount of time.
In this line
너무
‘너무’ is usually an adverb modifying a verb or adjective and often carries an uncomfortable or undesirable nuance.
When it's used
Used to complain when something takes much longer than expected.
The line
너무 오래 걸려!
It's taking way too long!
The duration has become much longer than expected, causing dissatisfaction.
Scene from “[GOING SEVENTEEN 2020] EP.44 TTT #1 (Hyperrealism Ver.)” · Channel: SEVENTEEN Watch on YouTube
More examples
이 음식은 너무 짜서 못 먹겠어.
This food is so salty that I can't eat it.
이번 회의는 너무 길어졌습니다.
This meeting has gone on too long.
Quick check
What does this mean here?
너무
너무 오래 걸려!
It's taking way too long!
- It means that something is far below the set amount and looks severely insufficient.
- It means that the degree or amount exceeds the standard and is excessively great or intense.
- It means that someone tends to move slowly without rushing.
- It means that someone suddenly changes direction and takes another route.
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It means that the degree or amount exceeds the standard and is excessively great or intense.
‘너무’ is usually an adverb modifying a verb or adjective and often carries an uncomfortable or undesirable nuance.
Other words in this line
- 오래
- For a long time
- 걸리다
- To take; to require time
Same expression in other scenes
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