Korean Dictionary
How to say "Gram" in Korean
“Gram” in Korean is 그램 (pronounced "geuraem").
그램
geuraem
Usage & Context
Metric unit for precise weight measurement. Essential for baking and professional cooking. More accurate than volume.
Example Sentence
밀가루 200그램을 넣어요.
I add 200 grams of flour.
How to use 그램 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Gram” is 그램, romanized as geuraem.
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 그램.
Pronunciation Guide
The word "그램" (geuraem) sounds like "goo" (as in 'good') followed by "rem" (as in 'remix'). The 'eu' vowel is a short, neutral sound, similar to the 'u' in 'but' but with a more relaxed mouth. The 'r' is a light flap, like the 'tt' in American English 'butter'.
More Example Sentences
Asking a butcher about the weight of meat.
이 고기 몇 그램이에요?
How many grams is this meat?
Giving a specific measurement for a recipe.
설탕 50그램만 넣어주세요.
Please add only 50 grams of sugar.
Discussing a baby's birth weight (using kg, which is related to grams).
아기가 태어났을 때 3.2킬로그램이었어요.
The baby was 3.2 kilograms when born.
Cultural Context
Grams are the standard unit for precise weight measurement in Korea, just like in most metric countries. You'll frequently encounter '그램' when following recipes, buying ingredients at a market, or even discussing personal weight. For larger quantities, '킬로그램' (kilogram) is used, but '그램' is essential for everyday cooking and baking.
Editorial note
We review entries like 그램 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
몇 그램?
How many grams?
100그램 주세요.
Give me 100 grams.
정확히 몇 그램인지 모르겠어요.
I don't know exactly how many grams it is.
Related Expressions
킬로그램
killogeuraem
kilogram
밀리그램
milligeuraem
milligram
무게
muge
weight
단위
danwi
unit
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