Korean phrase
얼마나 걸려요? eol ma na keol lyeo yo
Meaning
How long does it take?
When to use it
This asks how much time something needs. It is a gentle everyday way to ask about the time needed for a trip or activity.
Example dialogue
아빠, 학교까지 얼마나 걸려요? a ppa hak kkyo kka ji eol ma na keol lyeo yo
Dad, how long does it take to get to school?
걸어서 십 분쯤 걸려. keo reo seo sip pun jjeum keol lyeo
It takes about ten minutes on foot.