Korean phrase
~ 못 맡아요. ~ mot ma ta yo
Meaning
I can't take on ___
When to use it
It means being unable to take on a requested task. It is a gentle, everyday way to decline a request and can suit casual or polite situations.
Example dialogue
내일 애 좀 봐줄래? nae il ae chom pwa jul lae
Can you watch the child tomorrow?
미안하지만 내일은 못 맡아요. mi an ha ji man nae i reun mot ma ta yo
I'm sorry, but I can't take care of the child tomorrow.