Korean phrase
~ 보통 얼마나 걸리나요? ~ po tong eol ma na keol li na yo
Meaning
How long does ___ usually take?
When to use it
This asks how long something usually takes. It is a polite, common way to ask about the usual time for an activity, such as cooking or waiting.
Example dialogue
이 케이크는 보통 얼마나 걸리나요? i ke i keu neun po tong eol ma na keol li na yo
How long does this cake usually take?
준비부터 굽기까지 두 시간쯤 걸려요. chun bi bu teo kup kki kka ji tu si gan jjeum keol lyeo yo
It takes about two hours from preparation to baking.