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How Long in Korean: 얼마나 걸려요?
얼마나 걸려요? = how long does it take? Typical answer: 10분요.
Published on September 14, 2026
How long? = 얼마나 걸려요? (eolmana geollyeoyo?). Duration context: 얼마나 있어요? sometimes.
걸리다 = to take (time). Essential for travel, cooking, waiting lines.
Levels / phrasings
| Phrase | Romanization | Meaning | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 얼마나 걸려요? | eolmana geollyeoyo? | How long does it take? | Polite |
| 몇 분 걸려요? | myeot bun geollyeoyo? | How many minutes? | Precise |
| 오래 걸려요 | orae geollyeoyo | It takes a long time | Answer |
| 금방이에요 | geumbangieyo | It'll be quick | Answer |
Related phrases
- 언제 끝나요? (eonje kkeunnayo?): When does it end?
- 얼마나 남았어요? (eolmana namasseoyo?): How much is left?
- 기다려야 해요? (gidaryeoya haeyo?): Do I have to wait?
Tip
지하철로 얼마나 걸려요? is the #1 subway timing phrase.
Common mistake
Don’t calque “how much time.” Use 얼마나 걸려요?
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