Korean phrase
~ 때문에 못 해요. ~ ttae mu ne mot hae yo
Meaning
I can't because of ___
When to use it
This means the speaker cannot do something for a reason. It is a brief, polite way to explain why, often for work or other personal matters.
Example dialogue
내일 미팅 도와줄 수 있어? nae il mi ting to wa jul ssu i sseo
Can you help me with tomorrow's meeting?
내일은 회사 일 때문에 못 해요. nae i reun hoe sa il ttae mu ne mot hae yo
I can't tomorrow because of work.