Korean phrase
~ 많이 걸려요. ~ ma ni keol lyeo yo
Meaning
___ takes a long time
When to use it
It means that something takes a long time. It is a polite, conversational way to say that a task will take a long time.
Example dialogue
이사 준비는 언제쯤 끝나요? i sa chun bi neun eon je jjeum kkeun na yo
When will the moving preparations be finished?
짐 정리나 운반 때문에 많이 걸려요. chim cheong ni na un ban ttae mu ne ma ni keol lyeo yo
It takes a long time because of sorting or transporting the belongings.