Korean phrase
기한이 지났어요. ki ha ni chi na sseo yo
Meaning
The deadline has passed
When to use it
It indicates that the allowed time for an action has ended. It is a polite, gentle way to say that the action can no longer be completed on time, often in formal or work-related communication.
Example dialogue
보고서는 아직 제출해도 돼요? po go seo neun a jik che chul hae do twae yo
Is it still okay to submit the report?
죄송하지만 이미 기한이 지났어요. choe song ha ji man i mi ki ha ni chi na sseo yo
I'm sorry, but the deadline has already passed.