Korean phrase

~ 답답해요. ~ tap tta pae yo

Meaning

___ is frustrating

When to use it

It means that a delay or lack of progress is frustrating. It is a polite, mild way to express concern or dissatisfaction about a situation that is not moving forward.

Example dialogue

회의가 자꾸 미뤄져서 답답해요. hoe ui ga cha kku mi rwo jeo seo tap tta pae yo

The meeting keeps getting postponed, so it's frustrating.

일정 확인하고 바로 연락드릴게요. il jeong hwa gin ha go pa ro yeol lak tteu ril kke yo

I'll check the schedule and get right back to you.

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