Elementary · scenario 68 of 84

Decline an invitation politely

Turn down an invite gracefully and give a brief reason.

The situation A friend invited you out. Politely let them know you can't go.

The dialogue

오늘 저녁에 시간 있어요? 같이 밥 먹어요!
oneul jeonyeoge sigan isseoyo? gachi bap meogeoyo!
Are you free this evening? Let's eat together!
정말 가고 싶지만 오늘은 다른 약속이 있어요.
jeongmal gago sipjiman oneureun dareun yaksogi isseoyo.
I really want to go, but I have other plans today.
아, 그래요? 아쉽네요. 그럼 이번 주말은 어때요?
a, geuraeyo? aswimneyo. geureom ibeon jumareun eottaeyo?
Oh, really? That's too bad. Then how about this weekend?
주말에는 가족을 만나요. 정말 죄송합니다.
jumareneun gajogeul mannayo. jeongmal joesonghamnida.
On weekends, I see my family. I am really sorry.
아니에요, 괜찮아요! 다음에 꼭 같이 먹어요.
anieyo, gwaenchanayo! daeume kkok gachi meogeoyo.
No, it's okay! Let's definitely eat together next time.
초대해 주셔서 감사합니다. 다음에 꼭 만나요!
chodaehae jusyeoseo gamsahamnida. daeume kkok mannayo!
Thank you for inviting me. Let's definitely meet next time!

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