What does 오랜만이다 mean?
오랜만이다 means "It has been a long time" in Korean.
How it works here
‘오랜만이다’ expresses happiness or surprise at meeting again after a long absence.
Key expression
오랜만이다
An expression of happiness or surprise at meeting again after a long time
It is often used independently like an exclamation or greeting. It differs from ‘오랜만에,’ which functions as a time adverb meaning after a long time.
When it's used
Used as a light greeting when meeting someone after a long time.
The line
와 오랜만이다.
Wow, long time no see.
Someone greets a person they have not seen for a long time.
Scene from “비행記 in 부산 (Travel Log in Busan) #1｜[SKZ CODE] Ep.100” · Channel: Stray Kids Watch on YouTube
More examples
오랜만이다! 그동안 잘 지냈어?
Long time no see! How have you been?
와, 정말 오랜만이다. 목소리 들으니 반갑네.
Wow, it’s really been a long time. It’s nice to hear your voice.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
오랜만이다
와 오랜만이다.
Wow, long time no see.
- Slightly asking the name of someone met for the first time.
- Greeting someone happily after not seeing them for a long time.
- Waving goodbye at an airport.
Show the answer
Greeting someone happily after not seeing them for a long time.
An expression of happiness or surprise at meeting again after a long time. It is often used independently like an exclamation or greeting. It differs from ‘오랜만에,’ which functions as a time adverb meaning after a long time.
Other words in this line
- 오랜만
- A long time; after a long time
- 이다
- To be
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