gek

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 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.

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