Meaning and Usage
"오랜만" literally means "after a long time" and is commonly used to express that something is happening after a significant gap. It often appears in casual and polite conversations when meeting someone or doing something after a while.
Common Collocations
- 오랜만에 만나다: to meet after a long time
- 오랜만에 보다: to see (someone) after a long time
- 오랜만에 연락하다: to contact after a long time
Usage Notes
"오랜만" is often combined with the particle "에" to form "오랜만에," which functions as an adverbial phrase indicating the timing of an action. It is a friendly and warm expression, frequently used in social contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes omit the particle "에" and say "오랜만 친구를 만났어요," which is incorrect. Always use "오랜만에" when indicating "after a long time."
Register
"오랜만" is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings, but it is more common in spoken language and casual writing.