Struggling with a tricky coding bug while studying at home? Knowing how to ask a friend for help in Korean can be a lifesaver. This guide provides essential Korean phrases for explaining your coding problem, asking for assistance, and arranging a time for your friend to help you out, all within a friendly context.
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Core Expression
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Expression: 코딩 버그 때문에 그런데, 좀 도와줄 수 있어?
Pronunciation: ko-ding beo-geu ttae-mun-e geu-reon-de, jom do-wa-jul su i-sseo?
Meaning: It’s because of a coding bug, could you help me out a bit? (Informal, used with close friends)
Asking for Help
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Expression: 나 지금 코딩하다가 막혔는데, 혹시 시간 괜찮으면 좀 봐줄 수 있을까?
Pronunciation: na ji-geum ko-ding-ha-da-ga mak-hyeot-neun-de, hok-si si-gan gwaen-chan-eu-myeon jom bwa-jul su i-sseul-kka?
Meaning: I’m stuck while coding right now, if you have time, could you possibly take a look? -
Expression: 이 코드 에러 해결이 안 되는데, 너 혹시 이거 알아?
Pronunciation: i ko-deu e-reo hae-gyeol-i an doe-neun-de, neo hok-si i-geo a-ra?
Meaning: I can’t solve this code error, do you happen to know about this? -
Expression: 미안한데, 코딩 과제 좀 도와줄 수 있니?
Pronunciation: mi-an-han-de, ko-ding gwa-je jom do-wa-jul su in-ni?
Meaning: Sorry to bother you, but could you help me with the coding assignment? -
Expression: 지금 혹시 바빠? 안 바쁘면 잠깐 물어볼 거 있는데.
Pronunciation: ji-geum hok-si ba-ppa? an ba-ppeu-myeon jam-kkan mu-reo-bol geo it-neun-de.
Meaning: Are you busy right now? If not, I have something quick to ask you. -
Expression: 코딩 문제 때문에 골치가 아파. 도움 좀 받을 수 있을까?
Pronunciation: ko-ding mun-je ttae-mun-e gol-chi-ga a-pa. do-um jom ba-deul su i-sseul-kka?
Meaning: I have a headache because of this coding problem. Could I get some help? -
Expression: 너 코딩 잘하잖아. 이것 좀 같이 봐줘.
Pronunciation: neo ko-ding jal-ha-jan-a. i-geot jom ga-chi bwa-jwo.
Meaning: You’re good at coding. Please take a look at this with me. -
Expression: 이 부분 어떻게 해야 할지 모르겠어.
Pronunciation: i bu-bun eo-tteo-ke hae-ya hal-ji mo-reu-ge-sseo.
Meaning: I don’t know what to do with this part. -
Expression: 혹시 시간 되면 우리 집 와서 이것 좀 봐줄래?
Pronunciation: hok-si si-gan doe-myeon u-ri jip wa-seo i-geot jom bwa-jul-lae?
Meaning: If you have time, could you come over to my place and take a look at this? -
Expression: 내가 뭘 잘못했는지 모르겠어.
Pronunciation: nae-ga mwol jal-mo-taet-neun-ji mo-reu-ge-sseo.
Meaning: I don’t know what I did wrong. -
Expression: 잠깐만 시간 내줄 수 있어?
Pronunciation: jam-kkan-man si-gan nae-jul su i-sseo?
Meaning: Can you spare just a moment?
Describing the Problem
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Expression: 여기서 계속 에러가 나.
Pronunciation: yeo-gi-seo gye-sok e-reo-ga na.
Meaning: I keep getting an error here. -
Expression: 코드가 원하는 대로 작동을 안 해.
Pronunciation: ko-deu-ga won-ha-neun dae-ro jak-dong-eul an hae.
Meaning: The code doesn’t work as intended. -
Expression: 이 함수가 문제인 것 같아.
Pronunciation: i ham-su-ga mun-je-in geot ga-ta.
Meaning: I think this function is the problem. -
Expression: 디버깅 해봤는데 원인을 못 찾겠어.
Pronunciation: di-beo-ging hae-bwat-neun-de won-in-eul mot chat-ge-sseo.
Meaning: I tried debugging, but I can’t find the cause. -
Expression: 로직에 문제가 있는 것 같아.
Pronunciation: ro-ji-ge mun-je-ga it-neun geot ga-ta.
Meaning: I think there’s a problem with the logic. -
Expression: 특정 케이스에서만 버그가 발생해.
Pronunciation: teuk-jeong ke-i-seu-e-seo-man beo-geu-ga bal-saeng-hae.
Meaning: The bug only occurs in specific cases. -
Expression: 변수 값이 이상하게 나와.
Pronunciation: byeon-su gap-si i-sang-ha-ge na-wa.
Meaning: The variable value is coming out strange. -
Expression: 컴파일은 되는데 실행이 안 돼.
Pronunciation: keom-pa-il-eun doe-neun-de sil-haeng-i an dwae.
Meaning: It compiles, but it doesn’t run. -
Expression: 어디가 틀렸는지 도저히 모르겠어.
Pronunciation: eo-di-ga teul-lyeot-neun-ji do-jeo-hi mo-reu-ge-sseo.
Meaning: I really have no idea where it’s wrong. -
Expression: 이 알고리즘 구현이 너무 어려워.
Pronunciation: i al-go-ri-jeum gu-hyeon-i neo-mu eo-ryeo-wo.
Meaning: Implementing this algorithm is too difficult.
Suggesting a Time/Place (At Home)
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Expression: 혹시 오늘 저녁에 우리 집에 잠깐 들를 수 있어?
Pronunciation: hok-si o-neul jeo-nyeo-ge u-ri ji-be jam-kkan deul-leul su i-sseo?
Meaning: Could you possibly drop by my place for a bit this evening? -
Expression: 너 시간 괜찮을 때 우리 집 와서 같이 볼래?
Pronunciation: neo si-gan gwaen-chan-eul ttae u-ri jip wa-seo ga-chi bol-lae?
Meaning: When you have time, do you want to come to my place and look at it together? -
Expression: 내 컴퓨터에서 직접 봐야 할 것 같아.
Pronunciation: nae keom-pyu-teo-e-seo jik-jeop bwa-ya hal geot ga-ta.
Meaning: I think you’ll need to see it directly on my computer. -
Expression: 언제 시간 돼? 내가 너 시간에 맞출게.
Pronunciation: eon-je si-gan dwae? nae-ga neo si-gan-e mat-chul-ge.
Meaning: When are you free? I’ll adjust to your schedule. -
Expression: 주말에 시간 어때? 그때 우리 집에서 같이 보자.
Pronunciation: ju-ma-re si-gan eo-ttae? geu-ttae u-ri ji-be-seo ga-chi bo-ja.
Meaning: How about the weekend? Let’s look at it together at my place then. -
Expression: 내가 맛있는 거 시켜 놓을게!
Pronunciation: nae-ga ma-sin-neun geo si-kyeo no-eul-ge!
Meaning: I’ll order something delicious! (Often said when inviting someone over for help) -
Expression: 우리 집에서 같이 코딩 스터디 할 겸 봐줄 수 있어?
Pronunciation: u-ri ji-be-seo ga-chi ko-ding seu-teo-di hal gyeom bwa-jul su i-sseo?
Meaning: Could you look at it while we have a coding study session together at my place? -
Expression: 편할 때 알려줘.
Pronunciation: pyeon-hal ttae al-lyeo-jwo.
Meaning: Let me know when it’s convenient for you. -
Expression: 집에서 하는 게 제일 편할 것 같아서.
Pronunciation: ji-be-seo ha-neun ge je-il pyeon-hal geot ga-ta-seo.
Meaning: Because I think doing it at home would be most comfortable. -
Expression: 오면 커피 타 줄게.
Pronunciation: o-myeon keo-pi ta jul-ge.
Meaning: I’ll make you coffee when you come.
Expressing Gratitude
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Expression: 와, 진짜 고마워! 너 덕분에 살았다.
Pronunciation: wa, jin-jja go-ma-wo! neo deok-bun-e sa-rat-da.
Meaning: Wow, thank you so much! You saved me. -
Expression: 역시 너밖에 없다. 정말 고맙다!
Pronunciation: yeok-si neo-bak-ke eop-da. jeong-mal go-map-da!
Meaning: As expected, you’re the only one (who could help). Thank you so much! -
Expression: 도와줘서 정말 고마워.
Pronunciation: do-wa-jwo-seo jeong-mal go-ma-wo.
Meaning: Thank you so much for helping me. -
Expression: 네 도움이 정말 컸어.
Pronunciation: ne do-u-mi jeong-mal keo-sseo.
Meaning: Your help was really significant. -
Expression: 다음에 내가 맛있는 거 살게.
Pronunciation: da-eum-e nae-ga ma-sin-neun geo sal-ge.
Meaning: I’ll buy you something delicious next time. -
Expression: 덕분에 문제 해결했어. 고마워!
Pronunciation: deok-bun-e mun-je hae-gyeol-hae-sseo. go-ma-wo!
Meaning: Thanks to you, I solved the problem. Thank you! -
Expression: 시간 내줘서 고마워.
Pronunciation: si-gan nae-jwo-seo go-ma-wo.
Meaning: Thank you for making time for me. -
Expression: 너 아니었으면 밤샐 뻔했어.
Pronunciation: neo a-ni-eot-eu-myeon bam-sael ppeon-hae-sseo.
Meaning: If it weren’t for you, I would have pulled an all-nighter. -
Expression: 정말 큰 도움이 됐어.
Pronunciation: jeong-mal keun do-u-mi dwae-sseo.
Meaning: It was really a big help. -
Expression: 역시 친구가 최고야!
Pronunciation: yeok-si chin-gu-ga choe-go-ya!
Meaning: Friends are the best, indeed!
Cultural Tips
When asking friends for help in Korea, especially with academic tasks like coding, keep these points in mind. Koreans highly value friendship (우정 – u-jeong) and mutual support (상부상조 – sang-bu-sang-jo). It’s common for friends to help each other with studies.
When asking for a favor (부탁 – bu-tak), it’s polite to first ask if your friend is busy (혹시 지금 바빠? – hok-si ji-geum ba-ppa?). Acknowledging that you might be inconveniencing them shows consideration.
If a friend comes over to your home to help, it’s customary to offer them drinks or snacks as a gesture of hospitality and gratitude. Saying something like “내가 맛있는 거 시켜 놓을게!” (nae-ga ma-sin-neun geo si-kyeo no-eul-ge! – I’ll order something delicious!) is a common and friendly offer.
Reciprocity is important. After receiving help, expressing sincere thanks (정말 고마워 – jeong-mal go-ma-wo) and offering to treat them later (다음에 내가 밥 살게 – da-eum-e nae-ga bap sal-ge – I’ll buy you a meal next time) strengthens the friendship.
While friends are often willing to help, be mindful not to overly rely on them. Try your best to solve the problem first before asking for significant amounts of help.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: Minjun is at home struggling with a Python coding assignment and decides to call his friend Sora for help.
Characters:
- A: Minjun (민준) – The student needing help.
- B: Sora (소라) – The friend being asked for help.
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Expression: A: 여보세요? 소라야, 나 민준인데. 지금 혹시 통화 괜찮아?
Pronunciation: yeo-bo-se-yo? so-ra-ya, na min-jun-in-de. ji-geum hok-si tong-hwa gwaen-chan-a?
Meaning: A: Hello? Sora, it’s Minjun. Is it okay to talk right now? -
Expression: B: 어, 민준아. 괜찮아. 무슨 일이야?
Pronunciation: eo, min-jun-a. gwaen-chan-a. mu-seun i-ri-ya?
Meaning: B: Oh, Minjun. It’s fine. What’s up? -
Expression: A: 다름이 아니라, 내가 지금 코딩 과제 하다가 완전 막혔거든. 파이썬 버그인데 도저히 해결이 안 돼서.
Pronunciation: da-reum-i a-ni-ra, nae-ga ji-geum ko-ding gwa-je ha-da-ga wan-jeon mak-hyeot-geo-deun. pa-i-sseon beo-geu-in-de do-jeo-hi hae-gyeol-i an dwae-seo.
Meaning: A: It’s nothing major, but I’m completely stuck on my coding assignment right now. It’s a Python bug, and I just can’t figure it out. -
Expression: B: 아, 진짜? 어떤 부분인데?
Pronunciation: a, jin-jja? eo-tteon bu-bun-in-de?
Meaning: B: Oh, really? What part is it? -
Expression: A: 데이터 처리하는 부분에서 계속 이상한 값이 나와. 디버깅 해봤는데 원인을 모르겠어. 혹시 시간 괜찮으면 우리 집에 와서 잠깐만 봐줄 수 있을까?
Pronunciation: de-i-teo cheo-ri-ha-neun bu-bun-e-seo gye-sok i-sang-han gap-si na-wa. di-beo-ging hae-bwat-neun-de won-in-eul mo-reu-ge-sseo. hok-si si-gan gwaen-chan-eu-myeon u-ri ji-be wa-seo jam-kkan-man bwa-jul su i-sseul-kka?
Meaning: A: I keep getting strange values in the data processing part. I tried debugging but can’t find the cause. If you have time, could you possibly come over to my place and take a quick look? -
Expression: B: 음… 오늘 저녁? 7시쯤 어때? 나 그때쯤 끝날 것 같은데.
Pronunciation: eum… o-neul jeo-nyeok? il-gop-si-jjeum eo-ttae? na geu-ttae-jjeum kkeun-nal geot ga-teun-de.
Meaning: B: Hmm… This evening? How about around 7 PM? I think I’ll be finished around then. -
Expression: A: 오, 정말? 너무 고맙다! 그럼 7시에 우리 집에서 보자. 내가 맛있는 거 시켜 놓을게!
Pronunciation: o, jeong-mal? neo-mu go-map-da! geu-reom il-gop-si-e u-ri ji-be-seo bo-ja. nae-ga ma-sin-neun geo si-kyeo no-eul-ge!
Meaning: A: Oh, really? Thank you so much! Let’s meet at my place at 7 then. I’ll order something delicious! -
Expression: B: 하하, 알았어. 이따 봐!
Pronunciation: ha-ha, a-ra-sseo. i-tta bwa!
Meaning: B: Haha, okay. See you later! -
Expression: A: 응, 이따 봐! 조심히 와!
Pronunciation: eung, i-tta bwa! jo-sim-hi wa!
Meaning: A: Yep, see you later! Come safely!
Practice Tips
Okay, now you have the phrases! The best way to master them is through practice~ Try role-playing the conversation example with a study partner or even by yourself. Imagine you’re really stuck on a bug and need your friend’s coding genius!
Listen to how native speakers ask for help in K-dramas or online videos, especially among friends or students. Pay attention to the intonation and casual nuances. Don’t be afraid to actually use these phrases if you have Korean friends who code. Real-life practice is the fastest way to improve! Good luck with your coding and your Korean studies!
