Meaning and Usage
"오래도록" means "for a long time" or "lasting a long while." It is often used to emphasize duration, especially in contexts related to time, memory, or persistence.
Common Contexts
You will frequently see "오래도록" in sentences about continuing actions, lasting effects, or enduring states, such as health habits, memories, or natural phenomena.
Collocations and Patterns
- 오래도록 기억하다: to remember for a long time
- 오래도록 지속되다: to last for a long time
- 오래도록 사랑하다: to love for a long time
These collocations highlight the word's role in expressing sustained duration.
Register and Politeness
"오래도록" is neutral in formality and can be used in both spoken and written Korean without sounding overly formal or casual.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "오래도록" with "오랫동안." Both mean "for a long time," but "오래도록" often carries a nuance of lasting effect or emotional weight, while "오랫동안" is more neutral and purely temporal. Use "오래도록" when emphasizing enduring impact or memory.