Korean phrase
~ 결정할 권한이 없어요. ~ kyeol jeong hal kkwon ha ni eop sseo yo
Meaning
I don't have the authority to decide on ___
When to use it
It means the speaker cannot decide a specific matter. It is a polite expression used in formal or service situations, but it can sound as if responsibility is being passed on.
Example dialogue
이거 환불해 주실 수 있나요? i geo hwan bul hae chu sil ssu in na yo
Can you give me a refund for this?
죄송하지만 그건 제가 결정할 권한이 없어요. choe song ha ji man keu geon che ga kyeol jeong hal kkwon ha ni eop sseo yo
I'm sorry, but I don't have the authority to decide on that.