Korean phrase

~에 온 지 얼마나 됐어요? ~ e on chi eol ma na twae sseo yo

Meaning

How long has it been since you came to ___?

When to use it

This asks how long ago someone came to a place. It is a polite question about how long they have been there and can start a conversation.

Example dialogue

한국에 온 지 얼마나 됐어요? han gu ge on chi eol ma na twae sseo yo

How long has it been since you came to Korea?

벌써 두 달 됐어요. peol sseo tu tal twae sseo yo

It's already been two months.

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