Korean phrase
안 될 것 같아요. an toel kkeot ka ta yo
Meaning
I don't think it's possible
When to use it
This means that something does not seem possible. It is a polite, gentle way to refuse a request or invitation without sounding too direct.
Example dialogue
이번에 파티에 사람 좀 더 데려와 줄래? i beo ne pa ti e sa ram chom teo te ryeo wa chul lae
Could you bring a few more people to the party this time?
미안한데 그날은 안 될 것 같아요. mi an han de keu na reun an toel kkeot ka ta yo
I'm sorry, but I don't think it's possible that day.