Korean phrase

~분 정도 늦을 것 같아요. ~ pun cheong do neu seul kkeot ka ta yo

Meaning

I think I'll be about ___ minutes late

When to use it

This says the speaker expects to be several minutes late. It gently gives notice of an expected delay, often before a meeting or appointment. The number before it gives the approximate delay.

Example dialogue

미안해요, 10 분 정도 늦을 것 같아요. mi an hae yo 10 pun cheong do neu seul kkeot ka ta yo

Sorry, I think I'll be about 10 minutes late.

괜찮아요, 천천히 오세요. kwaen cha na yo cheon cheon hi o se yo

That's okay. Take your time coming.

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