How do you pronounce ~게?

~게 is pronounced “-ge” (revised romanization). You can hear it pronounced with Korean audio on this page.

When do Koreans use ~게?

Marks the resulting manner or state something is made into. For example: “방을 깨끗하게 청소했어요.” — “I cleaned the room cleanly.”

~게 (-ge) means: manner/result connector.

Marks the resulting manner or state something is made into.

방을 깨끗하게 청소했어요.
Bangeul kkaekkeuthage cheongsohaesseoyo.
I cleaned the room cleanly.
💡 Modifies the verb to describe the resulting state of the action.
기분이 좋아지게 음악을 틀었어요.
Gibuni joajige eumageul teureosseoyo.
I played music so that I would feel better.
💡 Indicates the manner or intended result of an action.
커피를 달게 마시는 편이에요.
Keopireul dalge masineun pyeonieyo.
I tend to drink my coffee sweet.
💡 Transforms an adjective into an adverbial modifier.