Korean phrase
약 ~ 정도 걸릴 것 같아요. yak ~ cheong do keol lil kkeot ka ta yo
Meaning
It looks like it will take about ___
When to use it
This estimates how long something will probably take. It is a polite, everyday way to give an approximate duration when discussing plans or schedules.
Example dialogue
저녁 준비 언제 끝나? cheo nyeok chun bi eon je kkeun na
When will dinner preparations be finished?
요리 준비는 약 한 시간 정도 걸릴 것 같아요. yo ri chun bi neun yak han si gan cheong do keol lil kkeot ka ta yo
It looks like preparing the food will take about an hour.