손이 모자라요 · 손이 모자라서 (…)
to be short-handed, to not have enough help
Example
주말에는 손님이 많아서 손이 모자라요.
On weekends we have lots of customers, so we're short-handed.
Word parts
손 here means 'working hands, labor': there aren't enough hands for the work.
Good to know
Used at shops, restaurants, events and family gatherings; 일손이 모자라다 and 손이 부족하다 mean the same.
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