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Long time no see

🇬🇧 UK //lɒŋ taɪm nəʊ siː// 🇺🇸 US //lɔŋ taɪm noʊ si//

Значение Long time no see

A casual greeting expressing joy at seeing someone after a long absence.

In simple words: It's been a while since we last met.

Long time no see в предложении

• Hey, long time no see! How have you been?
• I can't believe it's you! Long time no see!
• After all these years, long time no see, my friend!
• We should catch up, long time no see since college!
• Walking into the party, she exclaimed, 'Long time no see, everyone!'

Как использовать Long time no see

Used among friends or acquaintances after not seeing each other for some time. Not suitable for formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Think of a clock that hasn't ticked in a long time.

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Collocations with Long time no see

• long time no see greeting
• say long time no see
• it’s been a long time

Synonyms for Long time no see

• It's been a while
• Good to see you again
• Where have you been?

Common mistakes with Long time no see

• Using it in formal conversations.
• Confusing with similar greetings like 'How have you been?'
• Not using it when a significant time has passed.

Частые вопросы о "Long time no see"

Что значит "Long time no see"?

It's been a while since we last met.

Какое определение у "Long time no see"?

A casual greeting expressing joy at seeing someone after a long absence.

Как использовать "Long time no see" в предложении?

Hey, long time no see! How have you been?

Можешь привести ещё один пример с "Long time no see"?

I can't believe it's you! Long time no see!

Какие синонимы у "Long time no see"?

Распространённые варианты: It's been a while, Good to see you again, Where have you been?.

Какие слова сочетаются с "Long time no see"?

Часто сочетается с long time no see greeting, say long time no see, it’s been a long time.

Какие частые ошибки при использовании "Long time no see"?

Using it in formal conversations. Confusing with similar greetings like 'How have you been?' Not using it when a significant time has passed.

Как произносится "Long time no see"?

US: //lɔŋ taɪm noʊ si//, UK: //lɒŋ taɪm nəʊ siː//. Послушай аудио выше, чтобы услышать произношение носителя.

"Long time no see" формальное или неформальное?

"Long time no see" неформальное, поэтому подходит для непринуждённых разговоров с друзьями и семьёй.

Когда стоит использовать "Long time no see"?

Used among friends or acquaintances after not seeing each other for some time. Not suitable for formal settings.