Korean phrase
~에서 고장이 났어요. ~ e seo ko jang i na sseo yo
Meaning
There was a breakdown at ___
When to use it
It means that something broke down at a certain place. It is a polite, matter-of-fact way to explain a delay or a change of plans.
Example dialogue
왜 늦었어요? wae neu seo sseo yo
Why were you late?
버스에서 고장이 났어요. peo seu e seo ko jang i na sseo yo
The bus broke down.