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How to reply to “Long time no see” in English
A reunion gives you a chance to acknowledge the gap and reconnect without explaining your entire absence.
Kaafi time baad milne par khushi dikhayein. Zaroori ho to apna ek chhota update dein.
Choose a reply that fits
Reply 1
It really has been a while.
सच में, काफी समय हो गया।
sach mein, kaafi samay ho gaya.
Acknowledge that time has passed.
Reply 2
It's great to see you.
आपसे मिलकर बहुत खुशी हुई।
aapse milkar bahut khushi hui.
Show that you are happy to reconnect.
Reply 3
I've been quite busy.
मैं काफी व्यस्त रहा / रही हूँ।
main kaafi vyast raha / rahi hoon.
Give a short explanation if you want to.
Reply 4
Let's catch up soon.
जल्द मिलकर बातें करते हैं।
jald milkar baatein karte hain.
Suggest a later conversation when you cannot stay.
What to watch for
Listen to the whole message before choosing a reply. Acknowledge that time has passed. Give a short explanation if you want to.
See it in a short conversation
An unexpected reunion
Partner
Long time no see!
Show Hindi meaning
बहुत दिनों बाद मिले!
bahut dinon baad mile!
You
It really has been a while.
Show Hindi meaning
सच में, काफी समय हो गया।
sach mein, kaafi samay ho gaya.
Seeing an old acquaintance
Partner
It's been a while!
Show Hindi meaning
काफी समय हो गया!
kaafi samay ho gaya!
You
It's great to see you.
Show Hindi meaning
आपसे मिलकर बहुत खुशी हुई।
aapse milkar bahut khushi hui.
Your turn
Give a brief update about why you have not been around.
Reveal sample reply
I've been quite busy.
मैं काफी व्यस्त रहा / रही हूँ।
main kaafi vyast raha / rahi hoon.
