Korean word

오래도록

Pronunciation

Romanizationoraedorok

Meaning

  • adverbfor a long time

Example

우리는 오래도록 함께 있었어요.u ri neun o rae do rok ham kke i sseo sseo yo

We were together for a long time.

Illustration for 오래도록 (for a long time)

More examples

이 배터리는 오래도록 버텨요.i pae teo ri neun o rae do rok peo tyeo yo

This battery lasts for a long time.

Core concept

Time extending far beyond a brief period.

Common phrases

  • 오래도록 기억에 남다o rae do rok ki eo ge nam tta

    be remembered for a long time

  • 오래도록 버티다o rae do rok peo ti da

    hold out for a long time

Similar words

오랫동안oraetttongan: Describes an action or state continuing through a long period.
오래orae: Indicates that an action or state takes a long time from beginning to end.
계속kyesok: Shows that an action or state carries on without an interruption.

Definition in Korean

어떤 상태나 일이 길게 이어져 오랫동안 지속됨을 나타내는 부사eo tteon sang tae na i ri kil ge i eo jeo o raet ttong an chi sok ttoe meul na ta nae neun pu sa

Word origin

The native Korean form 오래 (orae, "a long time") is followed by 도록 (dorok, "until or to the extent that"), forming an expression for extended duration.

Usage tips

  • In wishes and farewells, the word can add a warm tone by highlighting that a good state should continue for a long time.

Other meanings

  • foreveradverb

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