Korean phrase
~ 잡히지 않아요. ~ cha pi ji a na yo
Meaning
I can't focus on ___
When to use it
It means being unable to focus on something. It describes a distracted state when a task is not progressing and is often used as a mild complaint in conversation.
Example dialogue
요즘은 일이 손에 잡히지 않아요. yo jeu meun i ri so ne cha pi ji a na yo
These days, I can't focus on my work.
무슨 일 있어? 도와줄까? mu seun il i sseo to wa jul kka
Did something happen? Can I help?