못 버텨

can't endure

→ 못

phrase Uncommon #7,079

can't endure An informal expression meaning that someone or something cannot withstand, endure, or hold out any longer. 버티다 means “to endure” or “to hold out,” and 못 indicates inability.

KO: 이렇게 더운 날씨는 못 버텨.

EN: I can't endure weather this hot.

아직 밖에서 하룻밤 도 못 버텨

I still can't even make it through one night outside.

— 안데스 설원의 생존자들 (2023)

못 버텨!

I can't stand it!

— 그린랜드 2: 마이그레이션 (2026)

결국은 못 버텨

In the end, I can't hold out.

— 로우 (2017)

이대로는 오래 못 버텨

I can't keep going like this for much longer.

— 허공에의 질주 (1988)

너희 넷 모두 못 버텨

You four won’t be able to hold out.

— 걸리 보이 (2019)