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오랜

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Meaning and Usage

The adjective '오랜' is used to describe something that has lasted or existed for a long time. It often modifies nouns related to time, such as '오랜 시간' (a long time) or '오랜 친구' (a long-time friend).

Common Collocations

  • 오랜 시간: emphasizes duration, often used in contexts like work, preparation, or waiting.
  • 오랜 친구: refers to a friend known for a long period.
  • 오랜 경험: highlights extensive experience.

Register and Politeness

'오랜' is neutral in formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is an attributive adjective and usually appears before nouns.

Usage Tips

Learners sometimes confuse '오랜' with '오래' (adverb meaning 'for a long time'). Remember, '오랜' modifies nouns, while '오래' modifies verbs or adjectives. For example, '오랜 시간' (a long time) vs. '오래 기다리다' (to wait for a long time).

Using '오랜' correctly helps express duration or long-standing relationships clearly and naturally.

Example Sentences

오랜 친구와 오랜만에 만났어요.

Oraen chinguga oraenman-e mannasseoyo.

I met my old friend after a long time.

오랜 시간 동안 준비한 프로젝트가 드디어 완성되었어요.

Oraen sigan dongan junbihan peurojekteuga deudie wanseongdoeeosseoyo.

The project that was prepared for a long time is finally completed.

오랜 경험이 있어서 이 일을 잘할 수 있어요.

Oraen gyeongheomi isseoseo i ireul jalhal su isseoyo.

Because of long experience, I can do this job well.