Korean phrase
못하겠어요. mo ta ge sseo yo
Meaning
I can't
When to use it
This politely says that the speaker cannot do something. It is a gentle way to refuse a request or suggestion without sounding harsh.
Example dialogue
오늘 짐 옮기는 거 도와줄 수 있어요? o neul chim om gi neun keo to wa jul ssu i sseo yo
Can you help me move my things today?
죄송한데 오늘은 못하겠어요. choe song han de o neu reun mo ta ge sseo yo
I'm sorry, but I can't today.