Korean Dictionary
How to say "Grate" in Korean
“Grate” in Korean is 강판에 갈다 (pronounced "gangpan-e galda").
강판에 갈다
gangpan-e galda
Usage & Context
Reducing food to fine shreds using a grater. Common for radish, ginger, and cheese. Creates texture and helps flavors blend.
Example Sentence
무를 강판에 갈아요.
I grate radish.
How to use 강판에 갈다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Grate” is 강판에 갈다, romanized as gangpan-e galda.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'강판에' (gangpan-e) is pronounced 'gahng-pahn-eh'. '갈다' (galda) is pronounced 'gahl-dah'. 'Gang' is like in 'gangster', 'pan' like the cooking utensil, 'eh' like 'eh' in 'bed'. 'Gal' is like 'gull', 'da' like 'dah'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
강판에 갈아요
gangpan-e garayo
This is the common polite form used in daily conversation.
Casual (반말)
강판에 갈아
gangpan-e gara
This is the casual form, often used among close friends or family.
More Example Sentences
Sharing a cooking tip for a specific Korean pancake.
김치전 만들 때 무를 강판에 갈아서 넣으면 시원해요.
When making kimchi jeon, if you grate radish and add it, it's refreshing.
Describing a common way to prepare a Western dish.
치즈를 강판에 갈아서 파스타 위에 뿌려 먹었어요.
I grated cheese and sprinkled it over pasta to eat.
Suggesting a health-related use for grated ginger.
생강을 강판에 갈아서 차로 마시면 몸에 좋아요.
If you grate ginger and drink it as tea, it's good for your body.
Cultural Context
Grating (강판에 갈다) is a common method for preparing root vegetables like radish (무, mu) and ginger (생강, saenggang) in Korean cuisine. Grated radish is often used in soups, stews, or pancakes for its refreshing taste and texture. Grated ginger is a popular ingredient in marinades, sauces, and traditional Korean teas, valued for its aromatic and medicinal properties.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
무를 강판에 갈다
to grate radish
생강을 강판에 갈다
to grate ginger
치즈를 강판에 갈다
to grate cheese
Related Expressions
썰다
sseolda
to slice, to cut
다지다
dajida
to mince
믹서에 갈다
mikseo-e galda
to blend (using a blender)
강판
gangpan
grater (noun)
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