Korean phrase
~ 부족해요. ~ pu jo kae yo
Meaning
___ is not enough
When to use it
It means that there is not enough of something. It is a polite, gentle way to point out a shortage in everyday conversation, such as not having enough time.
Example dialogue
이거 오늘까지 할 수 있어요? i geo o neul kka ji hal ssu i sseo yo
Can you finish this by today?
시간이 부족해요. si ga ni pu jo kae yo
There is not enough time.