Korean phrase
~ 거부합니다. ~ keo bu ham ni da
Meaning
I respectfully decline ___
When to use it
It is a formal, polite way to refuse a request. The refusal sounds firm but calm and suits public or work settings.
Example dialogue
사진 찍어도 돼요? sa jin jji geo do twae yo
May I take a picture?
죄송하지만, 사진 촬영은 거부합니다. choe song ha ji man sa jin chwa ryeong eun keo bu ham ni da
Sorry, but I respectfully decline your request to take a picture.