Korean phrase
~라서 못해요. ~ ra seo mo tae yo
Meaning
I can't because of ___
When to use it
It means something cannot be done for a stated reason. It gives a reason while politely refusing a request.
Example dialogue
내일 이사 도와줄 수 있어? nae il i sa to wa jul ssu i sseo
Can you help me move tomorrow?
회사 일이라서 못해요. hoe sa i ri ra seo mo tae yo
I can't because of work.