Korean

오래

오래
Meaning: for a long time
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

We talked comfortably like old friends.
기억에 오래 남는 여행이었어요.
It was a trip that will remain in my memory for a long time.
그녀는 오랜 세월 과거로 지냈다.
She lived as a widow for many years.
이 비누는 모두어서 오래 쓴다.
This soap lasts long because it is not easily used up.
이 기판의 복잡한 회로를 수리하는 데 시간이 오래 걸렸다.
It took a long time to repair the complex circuit on this board.
그는 아직 운전 초보라서 주차하는 데 시간이 오래 걸린다.
Since he is still a beginner driver, it takes a long time for him to park.
이 컴퓨터는 오래돼서 복잡한 명령어를 처리하는 데 시간이 오래 걸려요.
This computer is old, so it takes a long time to process complex commands.
스마트폰을 너무 오래 사용하면 시력이 나빠질 수 있다.
Using a smartphone for too long can worsen your eyesight.
오래 앉아 있다가 일어나니 머리가 어지러웠다.
I felt dizzy because I stood up after sitting for a long time.
너무 오래 앉아 있어서 다리가 저려요
My legs are numb because I sat for too long.

Usage Notes

An adverb that means 'for a long duration of time'.

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