Korean phrase

그렇게는 안 돼요. keu reo ke neun an twae yo

Meaning

I can't do that

When to use it

It is a polite but firm way to refuse a request or action. It can mean that the action is not possible or acceptable and may sound somewhat distant.

Example dialogue

친구한테 대신 거짓말해 줄 수 있어? chin gu han te tae sin keo jin mal hae chul su i sseo

Can you lie to a friend for me?

그렇게는 안 돼요. keu reo ke neun an twae yo

I can't do that.

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