Korean phrase
그건 어쩔 수 없어요. keu geon eo jjeol ssu eop sseo yo
Meaning
It can't be helped
When to use it
It means that nothing can be done about a situation. It is a polite, calm way to accept circumstances or reassure someone in everyday conversation.
Example dialogue
늦어서 미안해, 교통이 너무 막혔어. neu seo seo mi an hae kyo tong i neo mu ma kyeo sseo
Sorry I'm late; the traffic was terrible.
괜찮아요. 그건 어쩔 수 없어요. kwaen cha na yo keu geon eo jjeol ssu eop sseo yo
It's okay. It can't be helped.