This is the 9239th most frequent Korean word.
걸린다
"걸린다" means "hangs," "takes (time)," "catches," or "is caught," depending on context.
Here, "걸린다" refers to duration, indicating the time required to accomplish the fixing action.
이것을 고치는 데 시간이 걸린다.
It takes time to fix this.
In this sentence, "걸린다" is used to indicate an obstacle or delay.
길에 나무가 넘어져 있어서 지나가는 데 차가 걸린다.
A fallen tree blocks the road, causing traffic to be delayed.
In this usage, "걸린다" describes something getting caught or tangled, leading to her tripping.