Korean

Meaning: crab; thing, stuff, matter
Part of Speech: Noun, Particle, Suffix, Pronoun

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Example sentences

I went to the sea and caught a crab.
게의 장은 밥에 비벼 먹으면 맛있다.
Crab innards are delicious when mixed with rice.
어머니는 늘 제게 안녕하냐고 물으셨다.
My mother always asked me if I was well.
저는 그 소설을 재미있게 읽었어요.
I enjoyed reading that novel.
결혼식 의식은 보통 신성하게 진행된다.
A wedding ceremony is usually conducted sacredly.
아기가 너무 귀여워서 계속 웃게 된다.
The baby is so cute that I keep smiling.
그 나라의 통화 가치가 크게 하락했다.
That country's currency value significantly dropped.
정부는 국가 재정을 건전하게 운영해야 한다.
The government must manage national finances soundly.
이럴 바에는 차라리 안 하는 게 낫다.
If it's going to be like this, it's better not to do it at all.
게가 모로 기어가는 모습을 아이가 신기하게 쳐다보았다.
The child watched curiously as the crab crawled sideways.

Usage Notes

Refers to the crustacean. A popular seafood in Korea. Also a colloquial contraction of "것" meaning "thing" or "matter" in forms like "게가" or "게는".

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