Korean phrase
~ 먹을 수 없어요. ~ meo geul ssu eop sseo yo
Meaning
I can't eat ___
When to use it
This means the speaker cannot eat a particular food. It is a polite way to decline food when it is offered.
Example dialogue
이거 새우튀김 먹어볼래? i geo sae u twi gim meo geo bol lae
Do you want to try this shrimp tempura?
저는 새우를 먹을 수 없어요. cheo neun sae u reul meo geul ssu eop sseo yo
I can't eat shrimp.