Korean phrase
대기 시간~ 얼마나 돼요? tae gi si gan ~ eol ma na twae yo
Meaning
How long is ___?
When to use it
This asks approximately how long the wait will be. It is a polite, everyday way to check the expected waiting time.
Example dialogue
예약 없는데, 대기 시간은 얼마나 돼요? ye yak eom neun de tae gi si ga neun eol ma na twae yo
I don't have a reservation. How long is the wait?
보통은 30분에서 40분 사이예요. po tong eun 30 pu ne seo 40 pun sa i ye yo
Usually, it's between 30 and 40 minutes.