Korean phrase
죄송하지만 못 하겠어요. choe song ha ji man mot ha ge sseo yo
Meaning
I'm sorry, but I can't
When to use it
This politely says that the speaker cannot do something. It is used to refuse a request while expressing regret.
Example dialogue
이번 주말에 이사 도와줄 수 있어요? i beon chu ma re i sa to wa jul ssu i sseo yo
Can you help me move this weekend?
죄송하지만 못 하겠어요. choe song ha ji man mot ha ge sseo yo
I'm sorry, but I can't.