Korean phrase
대기 시간이 ~였어요. tae gi si ga ni ~ yeo sseo yo
Meaning
The wait time was ___
When to use it
This expression reports how long the wait was. It gives the waiting time in a calm, slightly polite way, often when speaking with friends or coworkers.
Example dialogue
거기 줄 길어? keo gi chul ki reo
Is the line long there?
응, 대기 시간이 30분 정도 였어요. eung tae gi si ga ni 30 pun cheong do yeo sseo yo
Yeah, the wait time was about 30 minutes.