معنی
It means there's nothing one can do about a situation.
زمینه فرهنگی
The phrase is often used to avoid direct conflict. If a subordinate cannot finish a task because of a superior's late instructions, the superior might say '어쩔 수 없지' to acknowledge the situation without officially apologizing. In Korean companies, '어쩔 수 없다' is a common way to describe market shifts or government regulations that force a change in strategy. It helps the team move on without blaming the leadership. Characters often use this phrase when they have to break up due to family pressure or terminal illness, emphasizing the 'tragic fate' aspect of the expression. When splitting a bill and someone realizes they forgot their wallet, friends might say '어쩔 수 없네, 내가 낼게' (It can't be helped, I'll pay) to keep the mood light.
The Magic of '-죠'
Always try to use the '-죠' ending. It makes you sound like you are seeking sympathy and agreement, which is very 'Korean' and polite.
Don't sound lazy
If you say this too often when you *could* have tried harder, people will think you lack ambition or responsibility.
معنی
It means there's nothing one can do about a situation.
The Magic of '-죠'
Always try to use the '-죠' ending. It makes you sound like you are seeking sympathy and agreement, which is very 'Korean' and polite.
Don't sound lazy
If you say this too often when you *could* have tried harder, people will think you lack ambition or responsibility.
Face Saving
Use this phrase to help others save face. If someone makes a mistake that was partly due to bad luck, say '어쩔 수 없었네요' to make them feel better.
خودت رو بسنج
Choose the most natural response to the following situation.
가: 오늘 비가 와서 소풍이 취소됐어요. 나: ( )
When a picnic is cancelled due to rain, '어쩔 수 없어요' expresses polite resignation to the weather.
Fill in the blank to complete the sentence in a formal business context.
갑작스러운 기계 고장으로 인해 작업이 중단된 것은 ( ) 상황이었습니다.
The adjective form '어쩔 수 없는' is used to modify the noun '상황' (situation).
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
지민: 아, 맞다! 오늘 가려던 식당 월요일이라 문 닫았대. 민수: 진짜? ( ) 다른 데 가자.
Between friends, the informal '어쩔 수 없지' or '어쩔 수 없어' is the most natural.
In which situation is '어쩔 수 없죠' NOT appropriate?
Select the inappropriate context:
Forgetting a birthday is a personal mistake that requires an apology, not a shrug of resignation.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Common '어쩔 수 없는' Situations
Nature
- • Rain
- • Snow
- • Typhoon
Society
- • Laws
- • Company Policy
- • Traffic
Luck
- • Sold out
- • Last train
- • App crash
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینها가: 오늘 비가 와서 소풍이 취소됐어요. 나: ( )
When a picnic is cancelled due to rain, '어쩔 수 없어요' expresses polite resignation to the weather.
갑작스러운 기계 고장으로 인해 작업이 중단된 것은 ( ) 상황이었습니다.
The adjective form '어쩔 수 없는' is used to modify the noun '상황' (situation).
지민: 아, 맞다! 오늘 가려던 식당 월요일이라 문 닫았대. 민수: 진짜? ( ) 다른 데 가자.
Between friends, the informal '어쩔 수 없지' or '어쩔 수 없어' is the most natural.
Select the inappropriate context:
Forgetting a birthday is a personal mistake that requires an apology, not a shrug of resignation.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
5 سوالYes, but use the formal '어쩔 수 없습니다' or '어쩔 수 없네요' if you are explaining a situation. It's a very common professional phrase.
No. 'I don't care' is '상관없어요'. '어쩔 수 없어요' means you might care, but you've accepted that you can't change it.
While 'Su' in this context is a native Korean bound noun, it is conceptually linked to the Hanja {手|수} (hand), implying a 'hand' or 'means' to do something.
Use the pattern '어쩔 수 없이 [Verb]'. For example: '어쩔 수 없이 택시를 탔어요' (I had no choice but to take a taxi).
It can be. It's better to listen first. If you say it too early, it sounds like you are telling them to stop complaining.
عبارات مرتبط
할 수 없죠
similarI can't do it / It can't be helped
방법이 없네요
synonymThere is no method/way
포기하다
builds onTo give up
안타깝네요
similarThat's a pity
도리가 없다
specialized formThere is no way/duty
