Korean Dictionary

How to say “I'm busy” in Korean

바빠요

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Usage & Context

Explaining that you currently don't have much free time. 요즘 많이 바빠요 (I've been very busy lately) adds the time frame. It's a polite way to explain why you haven't been in touch. Koreans often say this when declining social invitations.

Example Sentence

요즘 어떻게 지내요? —요즘 많이 바빠요!

How are you lately? —I've been really busy lately!

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