Korean phrase

기다릴 수 없어요. ki da ril ssu eop sseo yo

Meaning

I can't wait any longer

When to use it

It means that the speaker cannot wait any longer. It is a polite but firm way to say that continued waiting is not possible, often when a delay calls for another option.

Example dialogue

버스가 또 지연돼요. 기다릴 수 없어요. peo seu ga tto chi yeon dwae yo ki da ril ssu eop sseo yo

The bus is delayed again. I can't wait any longer.

그럼 택시 타는 게 어때요? keu reom taek ssi ta neun ke eo ttae yo

Then how about taking a taxi?

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