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Gek is a term with multiple meanings in language and popular culture. It can refer to a Dutch word used in everyday speech, and it is also the name of a fictional alien species in the video game No Man's Sky.

In Dutch, gek is an adjective meaning crazy or insane, and it can also function as a

In No Man's Sky, Gek refers to a sentient, reptilian species known for trade and commerce. They

noun,
een
gek,
meaning
a
crazy
person.
It
is
used
colloquially
to
describe
unusual
or
extreme
behavior,
as
in
Dat
is
gek,
meaning
“That’s
crazy.”
The
word
appears
in
various
expressions
and
is
familiar
in
Dutch-speaking
contexts.
are
one
of
the
major
civilizations
encountered
in
the
game
and
are
associated
with
a
distinct
language,
the
Gek
language,
used
in
dialogue
and
trading
interactions.
The
Gek
culture
emphasizes
exchange
and
bargaining,
and
players
commonly
engage
with
Gek
traders
at
trade
posts
to
buy,
sell,
or
barter
goods
and
technology.
The
Gek,
Korvax,
and
Vy'keen
form
the
central
trio
of
sentient
species
in
the
game's
lore,
with
their
interactions
shaping
diplomacy,
exploration,
and
the
in-game
economy.