Korean Dictionary
How to say "Debug" in Korean
“Debug” in Korean is 디버그 (pronounced "dibeo-geu").
디버그
dibeo-geu
Usage & Context
The process of finding and fixing errors in code. Debugging is an essential skill for programmers in Korea.
Example Sentence
코드를 디버그했어요.
I debugged the code.
How to use 디버그 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Debug” is 디버그, romanized as dibeo-geu.
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 디버그.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '디버그' as "di-beo-geu". 'Di' sounds like 'dee'. 'Beo' sounds like the 'buh' in 'butter'. 'Geu' is a light 'g' sound followed by 'oo' as in 'moon'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
디버그하다
dibeo-geuhada
'하다' is the verb suffix for 'to do'. When conjugated formally, it becomes '디버그합니다' (dibeo-geuhamnida) or '디버그했어요' (dibeo-geuhaesseoyo).
Casual (반말)
디버그해
dibeo-geuhae
The casual form of '하다' is '해'.
More Example Sentences
A programmer discussing a task with a colleague.
이 코드를 디버그하는 데 시간이 좀 걸릴 것 같아요.
It seems it will take some time to debug this code.
A project manager giving instructions to a development team.
새로운 기능을 출시하기 전에 꼭 디버그해야 합니다.
You must debug before releasing new features.
A frustrated developer talking about a persistent bug.
밤새도록 디버그했지만 아직 문제점을 못 찾았어요.
I debugged all night but still couldn't find the problem.
Cultural Context
'디버그' is a highly specialized term primarily used within the IT and programming communities in Korea. It's a direct loanword and its usage reflects the global nature of software development. While the general public might not use it, it's a fundamental concept for anyone in tech, often heard in tech company meetings, university computer science departments, and online developer forums.
Editorial note
We review entries like 디버그 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
디버그 모드
Debug mode
디버그 툴
Debug tool
디버그 과정
Debugging process
Related Expressions
오류 수정
oryu sujeong
Error correction/fix
문제 해결
munje haegyeol
Problem solving
테스트하다
teseuteuhada
To test
코드 검토
kodeu geomto
Code review
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