Korean phrase
조심하지 못했어, 미안해. cho sim ha ji mo tae sseo mi an hae
Meaning
I'm sorry I wasn't careful
When to use it
This phrase apologizes for a lack of care. It is a gentle apology for a small mistake, often used with friends or family.
Example dialogue
내가 네 물통을 건드려서 물이 쏟아졌어. nae ga ne mul tong eul keon deu ryeo seo mu ri sso da jeo sseo
I knocked into your water bottle, so the water spilled.
조심하지 못했어, 미안해. cho sim ha ji mo tae sseo mi an hae
I'm sorry I wasn't careful.