못 잡으면

if you can’t catch it

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phrase Uncommon #10,132

if you can’t catch it The subject and object are often left unstated and understood from context. 잡다 can also mean to book or arrange something, such as an appointment.

KO: 지금 택시를 못 잡으면 버스를 타자.

EN: If we can’t catch a taxi now, let’s take the bus.

그러다 못 잡으면?

What if you can't catch it?

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