Korean phrase
~ 촉박해요. ~ chok ppa kae yo
Meaning
___ is tight
When to use it
It means that very little time is available. It describes a schedule or task with too little time and may suggest that plans need to change. The tone is polite and matter-of-fact.
Example dialogue
시간이 촉박해요. si ga ni chok ppa kae yo
We're short on time.
그럼 일정을 조정해 볼까요? keu reom il jeong eul cho jeong hae pol kka yo
Then, shall we try adjusting the schedule?