Korean phrase
~ 안 될 것 같아요. ~ an toel kkeot ka ta yo
Meaning
___ doesn't seem possible
When to use it
It politely says that something does not seem possible. It is used when circumstances make an action difficult or when gently declining a request.
Example dialogue
이번 보고서 오늘까지 제출할 수 있어? i beon po go seo o neul kka ji che chul hal ssu i sseo
Can you submit this report by today?
지금은 일이 많아서 안 될 것 같아요. chi geu meun i ri ma na seo an toel kkeot ka ta yo
I have a lot of work right now, so I don't think it will be possible.