Korean Dictionary
How to say "Grater" in Korean
“Grater” in Korean is 강판 (pronounced "gangpan").
강판
gangpan
Usage & Context
Tool for reducing food to fine shreds. Essential for ginger, radish, and cheese. Comes in various sizes.
Example Sentence
강판으로 무를 갈아요.
I grate radish with a grater.
How to use 강판 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Grater” is 강판, romanized as gangpan.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'Gang,' sounds like the English word 'gang.' The second syllable, 'pan,' sounds like 'pahn' (similar to the first syllable of 'pantry'). Put it together: GAHNG-pahn.
More Example Sentences
Describing kimchi preparation.
김치 만들 때 무를 강판에 갈아요.
When making kimchi, I grate radish with a grater.
Asking for help while cooking.
치즈 강판으로 파마산 치즈를 갈아주세요.
Please grate the Parmesan cheese with the cheese grater.
Explaining a cooking step.
생강을 강판에 갈아서 양념에 넣었어요.
I grated ginger and added it to the seasoning.
Cultural Context
The '강판' is particularly important in Korean cuisine for grating various root vegetables like radish (무, mu) for kimchi or side dishes, and ginger (생강, saenggang) for marinades and teas. Unlike Western graters often used for cheese, Korean '강판' are frequently used for fibrous vegetables, sometimes having specific designs for different textures. It's a common sight in traditional Korean kitchens.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
무 강판
Radish grater
생강 강판
Ginger grater
강판에 갈아 넣다
Grate and put in
Related Expressions
강판에 갈다
gangpan-e galda
To grate (using a grater)
채칼
chaekal
Julienne peeler/slicer
믹서기
mikseogi
Blender
절구
jeolgu
Mortar (for pounding)
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