Korean phrase
~ 얼마나 걸려요? ~ eol ma na keol lyeo yo
Meaning
How long does ___ take?
When to use it
This politely asks how long something takes. It is useful for travel or other activities, and a method or other detail can be added for a more specific answer.
Example dialogue
지하철로 얼마나 걸려요? chi ha cheol lo eol ma na keol lyeo yo
How long does it take by subway?
지하철로는 약 30분 걸려요. chi ha cheol lo neun yak 30 pun keol lyeo yo
It takes about 30 minutes by subway.