Korean phrase

개인 사정으로 ~ 어려울 것 같아요. kae in sa jeong eu ro ~ eo ryeo ul kkeot ka ta yo

Meaning

I don't think ___ will be possible for personal reasons

When to use it

It says personal circumstances may prevent something. It is a somewhat formal, indirect way to decline an invitation or request without sounding blunt.

Example dialogue

이번 주말에 같이 등산 갈래? i beon chu ma re ka chi teung san kal lae

Do you want to go hiking together this weekend?

개인 사정으로 이번 주말은 어려울 것 같아요. kae in sa jeong eu ro i beon chu ma reun eo ryeo ul kkeot ka ta yo

I don't think this weekend will be possible for personal reasons.

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