Korean phrase
작업 ~예요. cha geop ~ ye yo
Meaning
I'm working, so I'll be ___
When to use it
This politely says that work is making the speaker late. It is a mild way to explain a delay in a simple conversation.
Example dialogue
지금 어디예요? chi geum eo di ye yo
Where are you now?
작업 중이라서 늦을 거예요. cha geop chung i ra seo neu seul kkeo ye yo
I'm working, so I'll be late.