Korean phrase
~ 지금 자리에 없습니다. ~ chi geum cha ri e eop sseum ni da
Meaning
___ is away from their desk right now
When to use it
It means that someone is temporarily away from their desk. It is a polite office or phone expression for saying the person is not available right now, often before taking a message.
Example dialogue
죄송한데, 영수 씨 계십니까? choe song han de yeong su ssi kye sim ni kka
Excuse me, is Mr. Youngsoo there?
네, 죄송합니다. 영수 씨는 지금 자리에 없습니다. 메모 남기시겠습니까? ne choe song ham ni da yeong su ssi neun chi geum cha ri e eop sseum ni da me mo nam gi si get sseum ni kka
Yes, I'm sorry. Mr. Youngsoo is away from his desk right now. Would you like to leave a message?