Korean phrase
~ 부족하면 어떻게 하나요? ~ pu jo ka myeon eo tteo ke ha na yo
Meaning
What should I do if ___ isn't enough?
When to use it
This asks what to do when something is not enough. It politely seeks a practical solution when a needed amount, time, or resource falls short.
Example dialogue
준비할 시간이 부족하면 어떻게 하나요? chun bi hal ssi ga ni pu jo ka myeon eo tteo ke ha na yo
What should I do if I don't have enough time to prepare?
요점만 발표하거나, 시간이 더 필요하면 연장해 달라고 요청해 보세요. yo jeom man pal pyo ha geo na si ga ni teo pi ryo ha myeon yeon jang hae tal la go yo cheong hae po se yo
Try presenting only the main points, or ask for an extension if you need more time.