Korean phrase
~ 얼마나 걸리나요? ~ eol ma na keol li na yo
Meaning
How long does ___ take?
When to use it
This politely asks how long something will take. It is often used to ask about travel time or the time needed for an everyday activity.
Example dialogue
지하철로 공항까지 얼마나 걸리나요? chi ha cheol lo kong hang kka ji eol ma na keol li na yo
How long does it take to get to the airport by subway?
환승 없이 약 50분 정도 걸려요. hwan seung eop ssi yak 50 pun cheong do keol lyeo yo
It takes about 50 minutes without transferring.