It's been a long time
잊은 지 오래였지요
[It had been a long time since I'd forgotten.]
Real Pattern
This phrase is used to say that a significant amount of time has passed since you last did something or thought about something. It emphasizes the long gap, implying it's almost out of memory. It carries a slightly nostalgic or wistful tone.
Pattern Application
운동을 안 한 지 오래돼서 몸이 뻐근해요. — It's been a long time since I exercised, so my body feels stiff.
고향 친구를 만난 지 오래돼서 얼굴도 가물가물해요. — It's been so long since I met my hometown friend that I can barely remember their face.
이렇게 마음 편히 쉬어 본 지 오래된 것 같아요. — I feel like it's been a long time since I've rested this peacefully.
Tip
The core pattern is -(ㄴ/은) 지 오래되다. You can use it to talk about any action you haven't done in a while.
잊은 지 오래였지요
Completely captivated by something
온 마음을 빼앗긴 채
[With one's whole heart stolen by...]
Real Pattern
This poetic expression describes a state of being completely mesmerized or captivated by something, losing all awareness of your surroundings. Your entire focus and emotion (온 마음) are "stolen" (빼앗긴) by a single thing, like a beautiful view, a piece of music, or a person.
Pattern Application
그녀는 그 배우에게 온 마음을 빼앗겼어요. — She was completely captivated by that actor.
아이들은 새로운 게임에 온 마음을 빼앗긴 채 시간 가는 줄 몰랐어요. — The kids, completely absorbed in the new game, lost all track of time.
저는 그 그림의 색감에 온 마음을 빼앗겨 한참을 서 있었어요. — I was so captivated by the colors of that painting that I stood there for a long time.
Tip
While 온 마음을 빼앗기다 is a bit literary, it's widely understood. A more casual, everyday equivalent is 푹 빠지다 (to be deep into something).
온 마음을 빼앗긴 채