Korean phrase
~해 드리기 어려워요. ~ hae teu ri gi eo ryeo wo yo
Meaning
It's difficult to ___ for you
When to use it
This says that doing something for someone is difficult. It often gently refuses a request without saying no directly and can be used with both close acquaintances and people of higher status.
Example dialogue
사장님께 대신 연락해 줄래? sa jang nim kke tae sin yeol la kae chul lae
Could you contact the boss for me instead?
사장님께 대신 연락해 달라는 건 해 드리기 어려워요. sa jang nim kke tae sin yeol la kae tal la neun keon hae teu ri gi eo ryeo wo yo
I'm afraid it would be difficult for me to contact the boss for you instead.