Korean phrase
지금 못 가요. chi geum mot ka yo
Meaning
I can't go now
When to use it
It means that going is not possible right now. This is a short, polite way to say that the timing does not work, and it can leave open the possibility of going later.
Example dialogue
같이 점심 먹으러 갈래요? ka chi cheom sim meo geu reo kal lae yo
Do you want to go eat lunch together?
지금 못 가요, 한 시간 뒤에 괜찮아요. chi geum mot ka yo han si gan twi e kwaen cha na yo
I can't go now, but an hour from now is okay.