不行，我今天有事

[panzerfaust0]

Hello, just wondering how to translate "不行，我今天有事" into English.

Context: imagine that a guy is asking a girl whether she wants to meet up for coffee. And she says, "不行，我今天有事."

Thanks.

 

[yuechu]

你好，Panzerfaust0!

You can say "Sorry, I'm not free today." or "Sorry, I have something going on today." or "Sorry, there's something I have to do today."
(Maybe other forum members will have some more suggestions! )

 

[Sanchuan]

还有说:
"I can't(, sorry). I'm busy (today)."

 

[kategogogo]

Context: imagine that a guy is asking a girl whether she wants to meet up for coffee. And she says, "不行，我今天有事."

第一次约会吗？“不行” 听起来有点太直接，委婉一点比较好。

I don't know. I got a thing.
I am good. I have plans.
I can't make it today (sorry). I've got my hands full.
Sorry, something came up. (突然有事)