Korean phrase
~ 때문에 연락 못 했어요. ~ ttae mu ne yeol lak mot hae sseo yo
Meaning
I couldn't get in touch because of ___
When to use it
It explains why the speaker could not get in touch. This polite everyday phrase gives a reason for not getting in touch and may include an apology.
Example dialogue
어제 왜 연락 없었어요? eo je wae yeol lak eop sseo sseo yo
Why didn't you get in touch yesterday?
교통 체증 때문에 연락 못 했어요. kyo tong che jeung ttae mu ne yeol lak mot hae sseo yo
I couldn't get in touch because of the traffic jam.