Chinese phrase
大概要等〜分钟 dà gài yào děng 〜 fēn zhōng
Meaning
wait about ___ minutes
When to use it
It describes an estimated wait time in minutes. It is used in everyday conversation to give an approximate waiting time, often in a polite service setting.
Example dialogue
请问取货大概要等多久？ qǐng wèn qǔ huò dà gài yào děng duō jiǔ
Excuse me, about how long do I need to wait to pick up my order?
根据系统， 大概要等 三十 分钟，需要我为您改约吗？ gēn jù xì tǒng dà gài yào děng sān shí fēn zhōng xū yào wǒ wèi nín gǎi yuē ma
According to the system, you will need to wait about 30 minutes. Would you like me to change your appointment?