Korean phrase
~라 답변해 드릴 수 없습니다. ~ ra tap ppyeon hae teu ril ssu eop sseum ni da
Meaning
I cannot answer because it is ___
When to use it
It means the speaker cannot answer for a stated reason. It is a polite, formal refusal, often used for confidential or restricted information.
Example dialogue
이번 제품의 월별 매출 알려 줄 수 있어요? i beon che pu mui wol byeol mae chul al lyeo chul su i sseo yo
Could you tell me the monthly sales of this product?
죄송하지만 그건 영업 비밀이라 답변해 드릴 수 없습니다. choe song ha ji man keu geon yeong eop pi mi ri ra tap ppyeon hae teu ril ssu eop sseum ni da
I'm sorry, but I cannot answer because it's a trade secret.