Korean phrase
참석 못해요. cham seok mo tae yo
Meaning
I can't attend
When to use it
This politely says that the speaker cannot attend. It is used for meetings and other gatherings.
Example dialogue
다음 주 회의에 올 수 있어요? ta eum chu hoe ui e ol ssu i sseo yo
Can you come to next week's meeting?
참석 못해요. cham seok mo tae yo
I can't attend.