오랜만에 뵙습니다.
Oraenmane boepseumnida.
Long time no see (polite).
Phrase in 30 Seconds
A highly respectful way to greet someone you haven't seen in a long time, essential for business and elders.
- Means: 'It has been a long time since I last saw you' (humble).
- Used in: Business meetings, family reunions, or greeting former teachers/mentors.
- Don't confuse: Never use this with close friends; it sounds awkwardly stiff.
Explanation at your level:
Significado
A polite greeting used when meeting someone after a long period.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is often accompanied by a bow. The depth of the bow (usually 30 to 45 degrees) should match the formality of '뵙습니다'. In business, this phrase is a 'safe' icebreaker. It acknowledges that you haven't been pestering the client too much, but you still remember them. Students often visit their teachers years after graduation (especially on Teacher's Day). This phrase is the mandatory opening for such visits. Even on KakaoTalk, using the full '오랜만에 뵙습니다' to a superior shows that you haven't lost your manners despite the casual medium.
The '봬요' Spelling Trap
If you want to be slightly less formal, use '오랜만에 봬요'. Never write '뵈요'—it's a common spelling mistake even for Koreans!
Follow-up is Key
Never just say the phrase and stop. Always follow up with a question about their health or work to show genuine interest.
Significado
A polite greeting used when meeting someone after a long period.
The '봬요' Spelling Trap
If you want to be slightly less formal, use '오랜만에 봬요'. Never write '뵈요'—it's a common spelling mistake even for Koreans!
Follow-up is Key
Never just say the phrase and stop. Always follow up with a question about their health or work to show genuine interest.
Don't overdo it
If you saw the person two weeks ago, saying '오랜만에 뵙습니다' sounds like you're being sarcastic about how busy they are.
Teste-se
You are meeting your former high school principal after 5 years. Which greeting is most appropriate?
선생님, ________.
A principal requires the highest level of respect, which '뵙습니다' provides.
Complete the sentence with the correct particle and humble verb form.
사장님, 오랜만___ ______.
The particle '-에' marks the time interval, and '뵙습니다' is the humble formal verb.
Match the phrase to the correct person.
To whom would you say '오랜만에 뵙습니다'?
Grandparents are elders who deserve the humble '뵙다' form.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
A: 김 부장님, 오랜만에 뵙습니다. B: 어, 이 대리! ________.
A superior (Manager Kim) would use a lower/neutral form like '오랜만이네' to a subordinate (Assistant Manager Lee).
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Formality Levels of 'Long Time No See'
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasUsually, at least 2-3 months. If it's been less, '오랜만이에요' or just '안녕하세요' is safer.
Yes, if your family is traditional and you use honorifics with them. If you are close and casual, use '오랜만이야'.
'오랜만' is just the shortened version of '오래간만'. They mean exactly the same thing.
Yes, it specifically refers to the act of meeting or seeing a person of higher status.
Absolutely. It's a very common way to start a text to a superior after a period of silence.
The phrase is actually a great shield! You can say '오랜만에 뵙습니다' while you frantically try to remember their name.
'봐요' is polite but not humble. With a boss or teacher, it sounds slightly too casual, like you're treating them as an equal.
Not for '뵙습니다', as slang and high honorifics are opposites. For friends, you'd say '얼마만이냐!'
You could say '오랜만에 뵀습니다' (I saw you after a long time), but the present '뵙습니다' is the standard greeting.
Yes, it's a great way to show you remember them and respect the connection.
Frases relacionadas
오랜만입니다
similarIt's been a long time (Formal)
그동안 잘 지내셨습니까?
builds onHave you been well in the meantime?
만나서 반갑습니다
similarNice to meet you
또 뵙겠습니다
contrastI will see you again
오랜만이야
informalLong time no see (Casual)
Onde usar
Business Meeting
Employee: 김 이사님, {오랜|久間}만에 {뵙|拜}습니다. 잘 지내셨습니까?
Director: 어, 박 대리! 오랜만이네. 잘 지냈나?
Visiting a Teacher
Student: 선생님, 졸업하고 정말 {오랜|久間}만에 {뵙|拜}습니다.
Teacher: 반가워요. 벌써 이렇게 컸네요!
Family Gathering
Grandchild: 할아버지, {오랜|久間}만에 {뵙|拜}습니다. 건강은 어떠세요?
Grandfather: 허허, 우리 강아지 왔구나. 오랜만이다.
Accidental Encounter
Junior: 어? 선배님! 여기서 {오랜|久間}만에 {뵙|拜}네요!
Senior: 와, 진짜 오랜만이다! 여기서 다 보네.
Formal Email
Sender: 안녕하십니까, 교수님. 메일로는 {오랜|久間}만에 {뵙|拜}습니다.
Receiver: (Reads email and appreciates the polite opening)
Wedding Guest
Guest: 삼촌, {오랜|久間}만에 {뵙|拜}습니다. 결혼 축하드려요!
Uncle: 고맙다! 멀리서 오느라 고생했네.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'O-ran-man' as 'Old-man'. You haven't seen the 'Old-man' in a long time, so you greet him politely with '뵙습니다'.
Visual Association
Imagine a clock with its hands spinning fast, then stopping as two people in suits bow deeply to each other in a modern Seoul office lobby.
Rhyme
오랜만에 (O-ran-man-e) / 반갑네 (Ban-gap-ne) - It's been a long time / Good to see you.
Story
You are a student who graduated 10 years ago. You walk into a cafe and see your favorite professor. You walk up, bow 45 degrees, and say '오랜만에 뵙습니다'. The professor smiles and recognizes you instantly.
Word Web
Desafio
Try to find a video of a Korean award show or a press conference. Listen for when an interviewer greets a senior actor. They will almost always use this phrase.
In Other Languages
お久しぶりです (O-hisashiburi desu)
Korean requires a humble verb, whereas Japanese uses an honorific noun.
好久不见 (Hǎo jiǔ bù jiàn)
Chinese is more grammatically simple and doesn't change based on the person's status.
Tanto tiempo sin verte
Spanish focuses on the duration of absence rather than the social hierarchy of the meeting.
Ça fait longtemps qu'on ne s'est pas vus
French politeness is shown through pronouns, Korean through verb roots.
Lange nicht gesehen
German lacks a specific 'reunion ritual' phrase that is as socially mandatory as the Korean one.
لم نلتقِ منذ فترة طويلة (Lam naltaqi mundhu fatra tawila)
Arabic often uses emotional or religious intensity instead of social hierarchy markers.
Há quanto tempo!
Portuguese is an exclamation of surprise; Korean is a formal acknowledgement.
오랜만입니더 (Gyeongsang Dialect)
The dialect version sounds more 'earthy' and less 'Seoul-standard' formal.
Easily Confused
Both use the humble verb '뵙다'.
Use '처음' for the very first time you meet someone, and '오랜만에' for the second time or later.
Learners think '봅니다' is polite enough.
If you are using '오랜만에', you are likely in a situation that requires '뵙습니다'. '봅니다' sounds like you are observing an object.
Perguntas frequentes (10)
Usually, at least 2-3 months. If it's been less, '오랜만이에요' or just '안녕하세요' is safer.
Yes, if your family is traditional and you use honorifics with them. If you are close and casual, use '오랜만이야'.
'오랜만' is just the shortened version of '오래간만'. They mean exactly the same thing.
Yes, it specifically refers to the act of meeting or seeing a person of higher status.
Absolutely. It's a very common way to start a text to a superior after a period of silence.
The phrase is actually a great shield! You can say '오랜만에 뵙습니다' while you frantically try to remember their name.
'봐요' is polite but not humble. With a boss or teacher, it sounds slightly too casual, like you're treating them as an equal.
Not for '뵙습니다', as slang and high honorifics are opposites. For friends, you'd say '얼마만이냐!'
You could say '오랜만에 뵀습니다' (I saw you after a long time), but the present '뵙습니다' is the standard greeting.
Yes, it's a great way to show you remember them and respect the connection.
