Japanese phrase
遅れそうです。 oku re sō de su
Meaning
Looks like I'll be late.
When to use it
Shows that someone expects to arrive later than planned. It sounds calm and considerate rather than like a firm announcement.
Example dialogue
一緒に行こう。 is sho ni i kō
Let's go together.
先に行ってて。ごめん、遅れそうです。 saki ni i tte te go me n oku re sō de su
Go ahead without me. Sorry, looks like I'll be late.