Korean word

오랜만이야

Pronunciation

Romanizationoraenmaniya

Meaning

  • interjectionLong time no see

Example

오랜만이야, 잘 지냈어?o raen ma ni ya chal chi nae sseo

Long time no see. How have you been?

Illustration for 오랜만이야 (Long time no see)

More examples

여기서 만나니까 오랜만이야!yeo gi seo man na ni kka o raen ma ni ya

It's been a long time since we last met here!

Core concept

A warm reunion greeting for someone not seen in a long time.

Common phrases

  • 진짜 오랜만이야chin jja o raen ma ni ya

    really long time no see

  • 와, 오랜만이야wa o raen ma ni ya

    Wow, long time no see

Similar words

오랜만입니다oraenmanimnida: A formal, polite greeting for someone seen again after a long time.
오랜만이네요oraenmanineyo: A polite remark expressing that a reunion after a long time feels pleasant.
반가워요pangawoyo: A polite greeting that expresses happiness at meeting someone.

Definition in Korean

오랜만이야는 오랜 시간 못 만난 사람에게 쓰는 반말 인사로, 오랜만에 만난 반가움과 친근함을 나타낸다.o raen ma ni ya neun o raen si gan mot man nan sa ra me ge sseu neun pan mal in sa ro o raen ma ne man nan pan ga um gwa chin geun ha meul na ta naen da

Word origin

The expression combines the idea of a long interval with a casual ending, creating a familiar greeting for meeting again.

Usage tips

  • Its casual tone suits friends and close peers, while polite Korean uses a different ending with older or unfamiliar people.

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