Korean phrase

~ 모자라요. ~ mo ja ra yo

Meaning

___ is not enough

When to use it

It gently points out a shortage of something needed. It is a polite way to mention a lack of things such as time or money, with the specific thing understood from context.

Example dialogue

회의 시간이 모자라요. hoe ui si ga ni mo ja ra yo

There isn't enough time for the meeting.

그럼 중요한 것부터 말해요. keu reom chung yo han keot ppu teo mal hae yo

Then let's talk about the important things first.

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