Korean phrase
사정이 생겼어요. sa jeong i saeng gyeo sseo yo
Meaning
Something came up
When to use it
It means that an unexpected situation has affected the plans. It is a polite, vague way to explain a change or cancellation without giving details.
Example dialogue
이번 주 토요일에 시간 되세요? i beon chu to yo i re si gan toe se yo
Are you free this Saturday?
사정이 생겼어요. 죄송해요. sa jeong i saeng gyeo sseo yo choe song hae yo
Something came up. I'm sorry.