Korean Dictionary
How to say "Bug" in Korean
“Bug” in Korean is 버그 (pronounced "beogeu").
버그
beogeu
Usage & Context
An error or flaw in software that causes unexpected behavior. Finding and fixing bugs is a crucial part of software development in Korea.
Example Sentence
버그를 찾았어요.
I found a bug.
How to use 버그 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Bug” is 버그, romanized as beogeu.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 버그.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '버그' as "beo-geu". 'Beo' sounds like the 'buh' in 'butter'. 'Geu' is a light 'g' sound followed by 'oo' as in 'moon'.
More Example Sentences
Complaining about a problematic video game.
게임에 심각한 버그가 있어서 플레이하기 어려워요.
There's a serious bug in the game, making it hard to play.
Receiving an update from customer support about a software issue.
개발팀에서 버그를 수정 중이라고 합니다.
The development team says they are fixing the bug.
Expressing frustration with a poorly functioning mobile application.
이 앱에 버그가 너무 많아서 삭제했어요.
This app had too many bugs, so I deleted it.
Cultural Context
In Korea's fast-paced tech industry, '버그' is a common term, especially among developers and gamers. It's often used casually, even outside of tech contexts, to describe any small, annoying flaw or problem. For instance, a friend might jokingly say '내 계획에 버그가 생겼어' (A bug appeared in my plan) if something unexpected goes wrong.
Editorial note
We review entries like 버그 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
버그 수정
Bug fix
버그 발생
Bug occurrence
버그 리포트
Bug report
Related Expressions
오류
oryu
Error
결함
gyeorham
Flaw/Defect
문제점
munjejeom
Problem/Issue
글리치
geullichi
Glitch (another loanword)
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