Korean phrase
얼마나 ~ 해야 해요? eol ma na ~ hae ya hae yo
Meaning
How much do I need to ___?
When to use it
This asks how much or how often an action needs to be done. It is a polite everyday way to ask about the needed amount, level, time, or frequency.
Example dialogue
체중을 줄이려면 얼마나 자주 운동을 해야 해요? che jung eul chu ri ryeo myeon eol ma na cha ju un dong eul hae ya hae yo
How often do I need to exercise to lose weight?
일주일에 세 번이면 충분해요. il ju i re se peo ni myeon chung bun hae yo
Three times a week is enough.