Korean phrase
~에 갇혔어요. ~ e ka tyeo sseo yo
Meaning
be stuck in ___
When to use it
This means being stuck in a place and unable to get out. It is a polite way to report the situation or ask for help.
Example dialogue
엘리베이터 에 갇혔어요. el li be i teo e ka tyeo sseo yo
I'm stuck in the elevator.
지금 몇 층이에요? 바로 갈게요. chi geum myeot cheung i e yo pa ro kal kke yo
What floor are you on now? I'll be right there.