English–Korean

“cannot possibly” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationtojeohi

Example

도저히 시간을 만들 수가 없어요.to jeo hi si ga neul man deul ssu ga eop sseo yo

I can't possibly make time.

Illustration for 도저히 (cannot possibly)

How to say “cannot possibly” in Korean

“Cannot possibly” in Korean is 도저히 (tojeohi).

A firm sense that every available way has failed, leaving something impossible to do or accept.

Full entry for 도저히: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 도저히

아파서 도저히 움직일 수가 없어요.a pa seo to jeo hi um ji gil ssu ga eop sseo yo

I can't possibly move because I'm in pain.

Tips for using 도저히

  • Because it sounds stronger than an ordinary refusal, it can make a small everyday excuse sound unusually final.

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