Korean phrase
죄송하지만 ~ 어려워요. choe song ha ji man ~ eo ryeo wo yo
Meaning
I'm sorry, but ___ is difficult
When to use it
This phrase politely says that something is difficult to do. It is often used to decline a request because of timing or other circumstances, with a gentle, apologetic tone.
Example dialogue
이번 주 금요일에 도와줄 수 있어? i beon chu keu myo i re to wa jul ssu i sseo
Can you help me this Friday?
죄송하지만 이번 주 금요일은 어려워요. choe song ha ji man i beon chu keu myo i reun eo ryeo wo yo
I'm sorry, but this Friday would be difficult.