Korean phrase
죄송하지만 못 가겠어요. choe song ha ji man mot ka ge sseo yo
Meaning
I'm sorry, but I can't go
When to use it
This politely says that the speaker cannot go. It gently declines an invitation or plan and can be followed by a brief reason.
Example dialogue
내일 파티에 올 수 있어요? nae il pa ti e ol ssu i sseo yo
Can you come to the party tomorrow?
죄송하지만 못 가겠어요. 약속이 있어서요. choe song ha ji man mot ka ge sseo yo yak sso gi i sseo seo yo
I'm sorry, but I can't go. I have plans.