Korean phrase
죄송하지만 어렵습니다. choe song ha ji man eo ryeop sseum ni da
Meaning
I'm sorry, but that's difficult
When to use it
This is a polite way to decline a request. It gives a gentle negative answer and is suitable for business or other formal situations.
Example dialogue
내일 회의 좀 대신해 주실 수 있어요? nae il hoe ui chom tae sin hae chu sil ssu i sseo yo
Could you cover tomorrow's meeting for me?
죄송하지만 어렵습니다. choe song ha ji man eo ryeop sseum ni da
I'm sorry, but that's difficult.