Korean phrase
얼마나 ~ 걸려요? eol ma na ~ keol lyeo yo
Meaning
How long does ___ take?
When to use it
It asks how long something takes. It is a moderately polite way to ask about the time needed for a process or activity.
Example dialogue
비자 처리에는 보통 얼마나 오래 걸려요? pi ja cheo ri e neun po tong eol ma na o rae keol lyeo yo
How long does visa processing usually take?
서류가 문제 없으면 보통 두세 주 걸려요. seo ryu ga mun je eop sseu myeon po tong tu se chu keol lyeo yo
If the documents are okay, it usually takes two or three weeks.