This is the 14340th most frequent Korean word.
못한다고
"Can't do" or "unable to do."
In this sentence, '못한다고' indicates the act of expressing ('said') an inability to swim well.
저는 수영을 잘 못한다고 했어요.
I said that I can't swim well.
Here, '못한다고' represents an acknowledgment of a limitation or lack of skill in cooking.
그는 요리할 때 반찬을 잘 못한다고 인정했어요.
He admitted that he can't make side dishes well when cooking.
In this context, '못한다고' is used to reflect someone's perspective or belief regarding another's performance or ability.