Korean phrase
~하는 데 얼마나 걸려요? ~ ha neun te eol ma na keol lyeo yo
Meaning
How long does it take to ___?
When to use it
This asks how long an activity takes. It is a polite, gentle way to ask about the time needed for a task or preparation.
Example dialogue
저녁 준비하는 데 얼마나 걸려요? cheo nyeok chun bi ha neun te eol ma na keol lyeo yo
How long does it take to prepare dinner?
한 시간 정도 걸려요. han si gan cheong do keol lyeo yo
It takes about an hour.