"얼마나 걸려요?" (eol-ma-na geol-lyeo-yo)
Meaning: How long will it take?
Introduction
"얼마나 걸려요?" is a common and polite way to ask, "How long will it take?" in Korean. This phrase is perfect for inquiring about the duration of something, whether it’s travel time, a task, or any event. It can be used in both casual and formal conversations.
More Expressions in Korean
시간 얼마나 걸려요? (si-gan eol-ma-na geol-lyeo-yo)
How much time will it take?여기까지 얼마나 걸려요? (yeo-gi-kka-ji eol-ma-na geol-lyeo-yo)
How long will it take to get here?그거 끝내는 데 얼마나 걸려요? (geu-geo kkeun-nae-neun de eol-ma-na geol-lyeo-yo)
How long will it take to finish that?도착하는 데 얼마나 걸려요? (do-chak-ha-neun de eol-ma-na geol-lyeo-yo)
How long will it take to arrive?이 일 하는 데 시간이 얼마나 걸려요? (i il ha-neun de si-gan-i eol-ma-na geol-lyeo-yo)
How much time will it take to do this work?
These expressions are useful for asking about the time required for various tasks or activities. Use them when you need to know how long something will take!