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"Store (shop)" in Korean: 가게
가게gage
Store (shop) in Korean is 가게 (gage). 가게 is the Korean noun for store; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there.
Choosing a destination
가게에 가고 싶어요.gagee gago sipeoyo.
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How to pronounce 가게
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gage
/kake/
가게 (gage) has 2 Hangul syllables. 가게 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Store (shop)" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 가게gage | Store (shop) Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 가까운 가게gakkaun gage | nearby store A useful combination with 가게. | A useful combination with 가게. |
| 가게를gagereul | Store (shop) (as an object) Use 를 when 가게 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 가게 is the object of an action. |
How to use 가게 in real life
- 1Choosing a destination
가게에 가고 싶어요.
gagee gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the store.
가게 appears in a complete sentence for store (shop).
- 2Asking directions
가게가 어디에 있어요?
gagega eodie isseoyo?
Where is the store?
가게가 marks 가게 as the subject.
- 3Arranging a meeting
가게에서 만날까요?
gageeseo mannalkkayo?
Shall we meet at the store?
가게 appears in a complete sentence for store (shop).
Mistakes English speakers make with 가게
Incorrect: 가게이 어디에 있어요?
Correct: 가게가 어디에 있어요?
When practicing store (shop), use the correct particle or copula after 가게; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 가게이에요.
Correct: 가게예요.
When practicing store (shop), when identifying something as 가게, use 가게예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
가게 is the Korean noun for store; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there. The combination 가까운 가게 (gakkaun gage) means nearby store.
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Tutor-led home and daily life study exercise: two sentences with 가게
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
가게에 가고 싶어요.
gagee gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the store.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
가게가 어디에 있어요?
gagega eodie isseoyo?
Where is the store?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Store (shop)" in Korean
What does 가게 mean in Korean?
Store (shop) in Korean is 가게 (gage). 가게 is the Korean noun for store; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there.
How do I use 가까운 가게?
가까운 가게 (gakkaun gage) means nearby store. 가게 is the Korean noun for store; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there.
Which object particle goes after 가게?
The object form is 가게를 because 가게 ends in a vowel.
How is 가게 pronounced?
가게 (gage) has 2 Hangul syllables. 가게 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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