Korean phrase
~ 안 됐어요. ~ an twae sseo yo
Meaning
___ didn't work
When to use it
This means that something could not be done or did not work. It gently reports a failed attempt and can soften a refusal when a request is not accepted.
Example dialogue
예매가 안 됐어요. ye mae ga an twae sseo yo
The reservation didn't go through.
왜요? 다시 해 봤어요? wae yo ta si hae pwa sseo yo
Why? Did you try again?