When to use a long while in Korean

When to use it

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. 집에서 한참 청소했어요.

   I cleaned at home for a long while.

3. 운동장에서 한참 놀았어요.

   We played on the playground for a long while.

4. 친구와 한참 이야기했어요.

   I talked with my friend for a long while.

5. 가게에서 한참 옷을 봤어요.

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

6. 역에서 기차를 한참 기다렸어요.

   I waited for the train at the station for a long while.