Korean phrase
~ 겹쳐 있어요. ~ kyeop cheo i sseo yo
Meaning
___ overlaps
When to use it
It means that two scheduled events overlap. It is often used politely to explain why an appointment cannot be attended.
Example dialogue
죄송한데 그날은 약속이 겹쳐 있어요. choe song han de keu na reun yak sso gi kyeop cheo i sseo yo
I'm sorry, but I have another appointment that day.
아, 그렇구나. 그럼 다른 날로 할까? a keu reo ku na keu reom ta reun nal lo hal kka
Oh, I see. Then shall we choose another day?