Korean phrase
죄송하지만 어렵겠어요. choe song ha ji man eo ryeop kke sseo yo
Meaning
I'm sorry, but that might be difficult
When to use it
This is a polite way to say that something may be difficult. It gently declines an invitation or request without a direct no and can be followed by an alternative.
Example dialogue
이번 주말에 시간 돼? i beon chu ma re si gan twae
Are you free this weekend?
죄송하지만 어렵겠어요. 다음 주는 어때? choe song ha ji man eo ryeop kke sseo yo ta eum chu neun eo ttae
I'm sorry, but that might be difficult. How about next week?