Korean phrase
~ 부족했어요. ~ pu jo kae sseo yo
Meaning
___ was not enough
When to use it
It means that something was not enough in the past. It is a polite, gentle way to explain a shortage, such as not having enough time.
Example dialogue
시간이 부족했어요. si ga ni pu jo kae sseo yo
There wasn't enough time.
다음에는 미리 말해 줘. ta eu me neun mi ri mal hae chwo
Next time, tell me in advance.