Korean phrase
~ 정도 걸리나요? ~ cheong do keol li na yo
Meaning
Does it take about ___?
When to use it
This asks approximately how long something will take. It is a polite, gentle way to check the time needed for travel or a task.
Example dialogue
여기서 공항까지 한 시간 정도 걸리나요? yeo gi seo kong hang kka ji han si gan cheong do keol li na yo
Does it take about an hour from here to the airport?
차가 막히지만 보통 한 시간 반 정도 걸려요. cha ga ma ki ji man po tong han si gan pan cheong do keol lyeo yo
Traffic is heavy, but it usually takes about an hour and a half.