할 순 없어

can't do

→ 하다

phrase Uncommon #6,399

can't do A contracted form of 할 수는 없어, meaning “can't” or “cannot.” The 는 adds emphasis or contrast. In questions such as 할 순 없을까요?, it can mean “can't we...?” or “wouldn't it be possible to...?”

KO: 이대로 포기할 순 없어.

EN: I can't give up like this.

네가 죽게 할 순 없어

I can't let you die.

— 패왕별희 (1993)

들어가게 할 순 없어

I can't let you in.

— 이탈자 (1990)