Korean phrase
~ 때문에 늦어요. ~ ttae mu ne neu seo yo
Meaning
I'm late because of ___
When to use it
It means the speaker is late for a stated reason. It is a polite, concise way to explain a delay.
Example dialogue
지하철 연착 때문에 늦어요. chi ha cheol yeon chak ttae mu ne neu seo yo
I'm late because the subway is delayed.
알겠어요. 천천히 오세요. al ge sseo yo cheon cheon hi o se yo
I understand. Take your time getting here.