Korean phrase

~할 수 없어요. ~ hal ssu eop sseo yo

Meaning

be unable to ___

When to use it

This means that an action cannot be done. It often refers to a rule or restriction in a particular place.

Example dialogue

저기 사진 찍어도 돼요? cheo gi sa jin jji geo do twae yo

Can I take a picture over there?

아니요, 여기서는 사진 촬영을 할 수 없어요. a ni yo yeo gi seo neun sa jin chwa ryeong eul hal ssu eop sseo yo

No, you can't take pictures here.

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