Korean phrase

~보다 늦으면 어떻게 하나요? ~ po da neu seu myeon eo tteo ke ha na yo

Meaning

What should I do if I'm later than ___?

When to use it

This politely asks what to do if the speaker is late. It is commonly used around an appointment or agreed time to check whether advance notice is needed.

Example dialogue

약속 시간보다 늦으면 어떻게 하나요? yak ssok si gan bo da neu seu myeon eo tteo ke ha na yo

What should I do if I'm late for the appointment?

미리 연락 주시면 괜찮아요. mi ri yeol lak chu si myeon kwaen cha na yo

It's okay if you let me know in advance.

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