Korean Dictionary
How to say "Error" in Korean
“Error” in Korean is 오류 (pronounced "oryeo").
오류
oryeo
Usage & Context
A mistake or problem in a system or program. Error messages are common in Korean software and help users understand what went wrong.
Example Sentence
오류가 발생했어요.
An error occurred.
How to use 오류 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Error” is 오류, romanized as oryeo.
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 오류.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '오류' as "o-ryu". 'O' sounds like 'oh'. 'Ryu' is like 'rye-oo', combining a soft 'r' sound (similar to a light 'l' or 'd' in English) with 'yoo' as in 'you'.
More Example Sentences
An error message displayed on a website or app.
로그인 중 오류가 발생했습니다. 다시 시도해주세요.
An error occurred during login. Please try again.
Realizing a mistake in numerical data or a financial transaction.
계산에 오류가 있었던 것 같아요.
I think there was an error in the calculation.
An official announcement about service interruption.
시스템 오류로 인해 서비스가 일시 중단됩니다.
Due to a system error, the service will be temporarily suspended.
Cultural Context
'오류' is a formal and widely used term for 'error' in various contexts, from computer systems to academic papers and everyday mistakes. You'll frequently encounter it in official announcements, error messages on screens, and news reports. Unlike '버그,' which often implies a software flaw, '오류' can refer to any kind of mistake, including human error.
Editorial note
We review entries like 오류 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
오류 발생
Error occurrence
시스템 오류
System error
데이터 오류
Data error
Related Expressions
실수
silsu
Mistake (often human error)
착오
chago
Misconception/Error (often in judgment)
문제
munje
Problem
결함
gyeorham
Flaw/Defect
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