Korean Dictionary
How to say "Programming" in Korean
“Programming” in Korean is 프로그래밍 (pronounced "peurogeuraeming").
프로그래밍
peurogeuraeming
Usage & Context
The practice of creating software and applications. Programming is a highly valued skill in Korea's tech industry.
Example Sentence
프로그래밍은 재미있어요.
Programming is fun.
How to use 프로그래밍 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Programming” is 프로그래밍, romanized as peurogeuraeming.
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 프로그래밍.
Pronunciation Guide
The pronunciation for '프로그래밍' is 'peu-roh-geu-rae-ming'. '프' sounds like 'p' in 'put' with a light 'u'. '로' sounds like 'roh' as in 'row'. '그' sounds like 'g' in 'go' with a light 'u'. '래' sounds like 'ray'. '밍' sounds like 'ming' as in 'flamingo'. Emphasize 'roh' and 'rae'.
More Example Sentences
Asking for advice on learning a new skill or career path.
프로그래밍 언어는 어떤 걸 배우는 게 좋을까요?
Which programming language would be good to learn?
Praising someone's technical abilities or professional competence.
그는 프로그래밍 실력이 아주 뛰어나요.
His programming skills are excellent.
Discussing project management or work-related stress.
프로그래밍 프로젝트 마감일이 코앞으로 다가왔어요.
The deadline for the programming project is just around the corner.
Cultural Context
'프로그래밍' is a cornerstone term in Korea's tech-driven economy. While '코딩' often refers to the act of writing code, '프로그래밍' typically encompasses the broader field of software development, including design, testing, and maintenance. It's a highly valued skill in the competitive Korean job market, with many universities offering specialized majors. K-dramas sometimes feature characters who are brilliant programmers or developers, reflecting its importance in modern Korean society.
Editorial note
We review entries like 프로그래밍 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
프로그래밍 언어
Programming language
프로그래밍 배우다
To learn programming
프로그래밍 개발
Programming development
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koding
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gaebalja
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seopeuteu-weeo
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