오랜만이에요 (oraenman-ieyo)
"오랜만이에요" means "Long time no see" in Korean. It’s a polite and common phrase used when greeting someone you haven’t seen in a long time. You can use it in both formal and casual settings to express happiness in meeting someone again after a long absence.
More Expressions in Korean:
정말 오랜만이에요 (Jeongmal oraenman-ieyo)
Translation: It’s really been a long time.오랜만에 뵙네요 (Oraenman-e boepneyo)
Translation: It’s been a while (more formal).오랜만에 만나서 반가워요 (Oraenman-e mannaseo bangaweoyo)
Translation: Nice to see you after a long time.얼마만이에요? (Eolma-man-ieyo?)
Translation: How long has it been?너무 오랜만이에요! (Neomu oraenman-ieyo!)
Translation: It’s been so long!
Using "오랜만이에요" and similar phrases is a great way to reconnect with people in Korean. Practice these expressions to greet friends and acquaintances warmly after a long time!