informal common_idiom

How long is this gonna take

🇬🇧 UK //haʊ lɒŋ ɪz ðɪs ˈgɒnə teɪk// 🇺🇸 US //haʊ lɔːŋ ɪz ðɪs ˈgɑːnə teɪk//

Meaning of How long is this gonna take

A question asking for the duration of an event or task.

In simple words: How much time will this take?

How long is this gonna take in a sentence

• How long is this gonna take if we start now?
• I'm not sure how long is this gonna take to finish.
• Seriously, how long is this gonna take?
• How long is this gonna take until we see results?

How to use How long is this gonna take

Used in casual conversation. It may sound too informal in professional settings. Replace with 'How long will this take?' for a more formal context.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Imagine counting minutes on your fingers while asking.

Related words

Collocations with How long is this gonna take

• is this gonna take
• how long will it take
• how long does it take

Synonyms for How long is this gonna take

• How much time will this take?
• What is the duration?
• How long will it last?

Common mistakes with How long is this gonna take

• Using 'gonna' in formal situations.
• Confusing it with 'How long will this take?' which is more formal.
• Forget to capitalize 'How' at the beginning of the sentence.

Frequently asked questions about How long is this gonna take

What does How long is this gonna take mean?

How much time will this take?

What is the definition of How long is this gonna take?

A question asking for the duration of an event or task.

How do you use How long is this gonna take in a sentence?

How long is this gonna take if we start now?

Can you give another example of How long is this gonna take?

I'm not sure how long is this gonna take to finish.

What are synonyms for How long is this gonna take?

Common alternatives include How much time will this take?, What is the duration?, How long will it last?.

What words go with How long is this gonna take?

It commonly pairs with is this gonna take, how long will it take, how long does it take.

What are common mistakes when using How long is this gonna take?

Using 'gonna' in formal situations. Confusing it with 'How long will this take?' which is more formal. Forget to capitalize 'How' at the beginning of the sentence.

How do you pronounce How long is this gonna take?

US: //haʊ lɔːŋ ɪz ðɪs ˈgɑːnə teɪk//, UK: //haʊ lɒŋ ɪz ðɪs ˈgɒnə teɪk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is How long is this gonna take formal or informal?

"How long is this gonna take" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use How long is this gonna take?

Used in casual conversation. It may sound too informal in professional settings. Replace with 'How long will this take?' for a more formal context.