Korean phrase
~ 안 열려요. ~ an yeol lyeo yo
Meaning
___ won't open
When to use it
Describes an object that cannot be opened. It is a polite everyday expression for a stuck lid or container and can indicate a need for help.
Example dialogue
병 뚜껑이 안 열려요. pyeong ttu kkeong i an yeol lyeo yo
The bottle cap won't open.
제가 도와드릴게요. 이렇게 잡아 보세요. che ga to wa deu ril kke yo i reo ke cha ba po se yo
I'll help you. Try holding it like this.