🇰🇷 Korean phrases

How to Say "Long time no see" in Korean

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
오랜만이에요
"Long time no see" in Korean · say it like oh-raen-mah-nee-eh-yo

The most natural way to say "Long time no see" in Korean is 오랜만이에요. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

오랜만입니다
Use this in formal situations.
오랜만이야
Use this in casual situations with friends.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you meet someone you haven't seen in a while. It expresses a sense of familiarity and warmth. It's appropriate in both casual and formal settings, depending on the variant you choose.

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Examples in Korean

KoreanEnglish
정말 오랜만이에요! 어떻게 지냈어요?It's been a long time! How have you been?
Common mistake
A common mistake is to use the informal version with someone you should address formally.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear 오랜만이에요, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Korean with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use this phrase in a text message?

Yes, it's perfectly fine to use in text messages, especially with friends.

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