How to say a long while in Korean

Korean: 한참[ han-cham ]

a long while
a long while한참

Meaning

한참 means "for a long while" or "for quite some time." Use it when an action continues longer than you expected, like waiting, talking, or walking. It often comes before the action word to show that something lasted a long time (한참).

Example sentences

  1. 버스를 한참 기다렸어요.

    I waited for the bus for a long while.

  2. 친구와 한참 이야기했어요.

    I talked with my friend for a long while.

  3. 운동장에서 한참 놀았어.

    We played on the playground for a long while.

  4. 가게에서 옷을 한참 봤어요.

    I looked at clothes in the store for a long while.