Korean phrase
시간이 촉박해요. si ga ni chok ppa kae yo
Meaning
I'm short on time
When to use it
It means that little time is available. It is a polite, slightly formal way to explain urgency or decline a request.
Example dialogue
오늘 회의 시간 좀 연장할 수 있어요? o neul hoe ui si gan chom yeon jang hal ssu i sseo yo
Can we extend today's meeting a little?
죄송하지만 시간이 촉박해요. choe song ha ji man si ga ni chok ppa kae yo
Sorry, but I'm short on time.