B1 noun Neutral

오류

[o.ɾju]

A mistake, inaccuracy, or logical flaw in information, calculation, or a system.

Examples

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1

시험지에 오류가 있어서 수정됐어요.

There was an error on the exam paper, so it was corrected.

2

데이터 입력 과정에서 오류가 발생했습니다.

An error occurred during the data entry process.

3

이거 완전 오류 투성이야.

This is completely full of errors.

Word Family

Noun
오류
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Memory Tip

Think of 'O' as a hole in the data — an error.

Quick Quiz

계산 과정에서 작은 ____가 발견되었다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 오류

Examples

1

시험지에 오류가 있어서 수정됐어요.

everyday

There was an error on the exam paper, so it was corrected.

2

데이터 입력 과정에서 오류가 발생했습니다.

formal

An error occurred during the data entry process.

3

이거 완전 오류 투성이야.

informal

This is completely full of errors.

4

논리적 오류를 피하는 것이 연구의 핵심이다.

academic

Avoiding logical fallacies is the core of research.

5

시스템 오류로 인해 서비스가 중단되었습니다.

business

Service was suspended due to a system error.

Word Family

Noun
오류

Common Collocations

오류 발생 error occurrence
시스템 오류 system error
논리적 오류 logical error/fallacy
오류를 수정하다 correct an error
오류가 있다 to have an error

Common Phrases

인쇄 오류

printing error

계산 오류

calculation error

치명적 오류

fatal error

Often Confused With

오류 vs 실수

Silsu is a general human mistake; Oryu is often used for technical or logical inaccuracies.

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Usage Notes

Very common in IT contexts and when discussing the limitations of a study in academic writing.

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Common Mistakes

Avoid using '오류' for social mistakes (like being late); use '실수' instead.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'O' as a hole in the data — an error.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 誤 (mistake) and 謬 (error).

Grammar Patterns

오류가 발견되다 오류를 범하다

Quick Quiz

계산 과정에서 작은 ____가 발견되었다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 오류

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