Korean phrase

~ 못하겠어요. ~ mo ta ge sseo yo

Meaning

I don't think I can ___

When to use it

This means that someone feels unable to do something. It gently expresses inability, often when declining a request or asking for help.

Example dialogue

요리를 못하겠어요. yo ri reul mo ta ge sseo yo

I don't think I can cook.

같이 해 줄까요? ka chi hae chul kka yo

Would you like me to do it with you?

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