No. 298 in Korean
못하고
"못하고" means "cannot do" or "unable to do."
In a sentence
나는 운동을 제대로 못하고 있어.
I can't exercise properly.
Here, '못하고' shows the inability to properly perform the action 'exercise'.
그는 일을 계속 못하고 있다.
He is still not able to work.
In this case, '못하고' indicates that the person is unable to continue working.
시험 준비를 못하고 놀기만 했어.
I didn't prepare for the exam and just played.
Here, '못하고' demonstrates the missed action of preparation which contrasts with the following action of playing.
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