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.