Korean phrase

~ 걸려요? ~ keol lyeo yo

Meaning

How long does it take to ___?

When to use it

This asks how long something takes. It is a polite, everyday question about the time needed for travel or another activity.

Example dialogue

집까지 얼마나 걸려요? chip kka ji eol ma na keol lyeo yo

How long does it take to get home?

지하철로 한 시간쯤 걸려요. chi ha cheol lo han si gan jjeum keol lyeo yo

It takes about an hour by subway.

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