Korean

오래다

오래다
Meaning: to be long, to be old
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

It has been a long time since the two have known each other.
남북 통일은 우리 민족의 오랜 염원입니다.
North-South unification is our nation's long-cherished desire.
오랜 기다림 끝에 드디어 그를 만났다
After a long wait, I finally met him.
두 연인은 십 년간의 오랜 연애 끝에 결혼했다.
The two lovers married after a decade-long relationship.
오랜 노력 끝에 그는 마침내 꿈을 이루었다.
After long efforts, he finally achieved his dream.
오랜 가뭄 끝에 내린 단비가 대지를 적셨다.
The welcome rain after a long drought soaked the earth.
오랜 인내 끝에 그는 마침내 꿈을 이루었다.
After long patience, he finally achieved his dream.
그의 오랜 염원은 드디어 이루어졌다.
His long-cherished wish finally came true.
오랜 관습은 쉽게 변하지 않는다.
Old customs do not change easily.
그는 오랜 도시 생활에 찌들어 보였다.
He looked worn out from long city life.

Usage Notes

Describes a long duration of time since something started.

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