가게
gage[ˈka̠(ː)ɡe̞]
The English word 'store' is translated into Korean as 가게 (gage).
The word 가게 is a general term for a store used more frequently in spoken language.
Meaning: shop (noun)
Which one should you use?
While 가게 is the common, everyday word for a shop, 상점 is a more formal or technical term often used in business contexts or official signage.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is gage.
Did you know?
- In Korea, the concept of a 'department store' is expressed as 백화점, which literally means 'hundred colors store'.
- Korean stores often have a distinct culture of 덤, where the shopkeeper gives a small amount of extra product for free as a gesture of generosity.
- While 가게 is the general word for a store, Korean has a specific word 단골집 for a store where a customer is a regular.
Examples in context
- 이 가게 마음에 안들어.I don't like this store.Tatoeba #4749604 by kimhkng, translation #1579432 by fanty
- 이 가게는 왜 폐업했나요?Why is the store closed?Tatoeba #11107532 by intertime, translation #4016673 by CK
- 그 가게는 이미 문을 닫았을 지도 모른다.The store might be closed already.Tatoeba #11105522 by intertime, translation #44890 by CK
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hyunwoo and Minji are walking down the street looking for a place to eat.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo저 가게 맛있어 보여요.jeo gage masisseo boyeoyo.That store looks delicious.
- 민지 Min-ji맞아요, 사람이 정말 많네요.majayo, sarami jeongmal manneyo.You're right, there are so many people.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo우리 저 가게에 들어갈까요?uri jeo gage-e deurogalkkayo?Shall we go into that store?
- 민지 Min-ji네, 좋아요. 가요!ne, joayo. gayo!Yes, sounds good. Let's go!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 가게, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
