Korean phrase

보통 ~ 걸려요? po tong ~ keol lyeo yo

Meaning

Does it usually take ___?

When to use it

This asks how long something usually takes. It is a polite, everyday way to check an approximate waiting or work time.

Example dialogue

이 수리는 보통 한 시간쯤 걸려요? i su ri neun po tong han si gan jjeum keol lyeo yo

Does this repair usually take about an hour?

네, 부품만 있으면 한 시간 정도 걸려요. ne pu pum man i sseu myeon han si gan cheong do keol lyeo yo

Yes, it takes about an hour if the parts are available.

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