English–Korean
“not enough” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationpulchungbun
Example
정보가 불충분해서 결정을 못 내렸어요.cheong bo ga pul chung bun hae seo kyeol jeong eul mot nae ryeo sseo yo
I couldn't make a decision because there wasn't enough information.
How to say “not enough” in Korean
“Not enough” in Korean is 불충분 (pulchungbun).
A gap remains between what is available and what a situation requires.
Example sentences with 불충분
자료가 불충분하면 다시 제출해 주세요.cha ryo ga pul chung bun ha myeon ta si che chul hae chu se yo
If the materials are insufficient, please submit them again.
Tips for using 불충분
- It sounds more formal and analytical than a casual complaint, so it often appears when evaluating evidence, preparation, or explanations.