Korean Dictionary
How to say "Crab" in Korean
“Crab” in Korean is 게 (pronounced "ge").
게
ge
Usage & Context
A crustacean found in Korean coastal waters and used in cuisine. Crabs are prized seafood in Korea and appear in traditional dishes. They are symbols of the sea and coastal life.
Example Sentence
게가 모래 위를 걸어가요.
The crab walks on the sand.
How to use 게 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Crab” is 게, romanized as ge.
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 게.
Pronunciation Guide
The word "게" is pronounced like the English word "gay" but with a slightly softer 'g' sound, similar to the 'g' in "get". The 'e' vowel is like the 'e' in "bed" or "get". It's a single, short syllable.
More Example Sentences
Expressing a favorite dish at a Korean restaurant.
간장게장 정말 좋아해요!
I really love ganjang-gejang (soy-marinated raw crab)!
Recounting an activity during a family trip to the seaside.
바닷가에서 게를 잡았어요.
I caught a crab at the beach.
Commenting on the quality of crab while buying or eating it.
이 게는 살이 꽉 찼네요!
This crab is full of meat!
Cultural Context
Ganjang-gejang (soy-marinated raw crab) and Yangnyeom-gejang (spicy marinated raw crab) are iconic Korean dishes, often featured in mukbangs and K-dramas as a delicacy. Crabs are also a popular ingredient in various stews like Kkotge-tang (flower crab stew), especially in coastal regions. Eating crab is often a communal experience, with people meticulously picking out the meat.
Editorial note
We review entries like 게 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
게 먹으러 갈까요?
Shall we go eat crab?
게 철이에요.
It's crab season.
게살 발라 먹기
picking out crab meat
Related Expressions
꽃게
kkotge
flower crab (a common type of crab in Korea)
대게
daege
snow crab (a large, prized crab)
게장
gejang
marinated crab (a popular dish)
갑각류
gapgangnyu
crustacean
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