Korean phrase
~라고 하기엔 부끄러워요. ~ ra go ha gi en pu kkeu reo wo yo
Meaning
I'm embarrassed to call myself ___
When to use it
This expresses embarrassment about calling oneself something. It is a polite, modest way to avoid claiming a title or level of ability.
Example dialogue
요리 진짜 잘하시네요. yo ri chin jja chal ha si ne yo
You're really good at cooking.
요리사라고 하기엔 부끄러워요. yo ri sa ra go ha gi en pu kkeu reo wo yo
I'm embarrassed to call myself a chef.