Korean word

오랜만입니다

Pronunciation

Romanizationoraenmanimnida

Meaning

  • interjectionIt's been a while

Example

오랜만입니다, 얼굴 보니까 반갑네요.o raen ma nim ni da eol gul po ni kka pan gam ne yo

It's been a while, and it's nice to see you.

Illustration for 오랜만입니다 (It's been a while)

More examples

오랜만입니다, 전화로 먼저 인사드립니다.o raen ma nim ni da cheon hwa ro meon jeo in sa deu rim ni da

It's been a while. Let me say hello over the phone first.

Core concept

A polite greeting that expresses happiness at seeing someone again after a long gap.

Common phrases

  • 아, 오랜만입니다a o raen ma nim ni da

    ah, it's been a while

  • 여러분, 오랜만입니다yeo reo bun o raen ma nim ni da

    everyone, it's been a while

Similar words

오랜만이에요oraenmanieyo: A courteous everyday greeting welcomes someone seen again after a lengthy absence.
오랜만oraenman: A quick, informal greeting marks a reunion after people have been apart for a long time.
오랜만이야oraenmaniya: Close companions use a friendly, relaxed greeting after a long period without meeting.
반갑습니다pangapsseumnida: A polite greeting expresses happiness at a first meeting or a welcome reunion.

Definition in Korean

오랜만입니다는 오랜 기간 만나지 못한 상황에서 상대에게 반가움과 예의를 동시에 전하는 공손한 인사말이다.o raen ma nim ni da neun o raen ki gan man na ji mo tan sang hwang e seo sang dae e ge pan ga um gwa ye ui reul tong si e cheon ha neun kong son han in sa ma ri da

Word origin

In 오랜만입니다 (oraenmanimnida, "it's been a while"), 오랜만 (oraenma, "after a long time") marks the long gap and 입니다 (nimnida, "is") adds the formal politeness expected in a greeting.

Usage tips

  • It works as a warm conversation opener, and a question about the other person's recent life often follows naturally.

Opposites

  • 처음 뵙겠습니다cheoeum poepkketsseumnidanice to meet youinterjection

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