English–Korean
“time required” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationsoyo
Example
서울까지 소요시간이 얼마나 돼요?seo ul kka ji so yo si ga ni eol ma na twae yo
How long does it take to get to Seoul?
How to say “time required” in Korean
“Time required” in Korean is 소요 (soyo).
The stretch of time a task needs before it is complete.
Example sentences with 소요
준비하는 데 소요 시간이 꽤 걸렸어요.chun bi ha neun te so yo si ga ni kkwae keol lyeo sseo yo
It took quite a while to prepare.
Tips for using 소요
- In everyday conversation, Korean often uses a verb meaning take for this idea, while this noun sounds more formal and is common in schedules and official information.