Hemp seeds, known as 대마씨 (dae-ma-ssi) in Korean, are gaining attention for their nutritional benefits and culinary uses. This guide covers the essential Korean vocabulary and phrases related to hemp seeds, helping you discuss, purchase, or inquire about them in Korea.
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Core Term
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Expression: 대마씨
Pronunciation: dae-ma-ssi
Meaning: Hemp seed (also sometimes referred to as ‘hemp nut’)
Related Vocabulary
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Expression: 대마
Pronunciation: dae-ma
Meaning: Hemp (the plant) -
Expression: 햄프씨드
Pronunciation: haem-peu-ssi-deu
Meaning: Hemp seed (Konglish/loanword version) -
Expression: 대마씨유
Pronunciation: dae-ma-ssi-yu
Meaning: Hemp seed oil -
Expression: 햄프 오일
Pronunciation: haem-peu o-il
Meaning: Hemp oil (Konglish/loanword version) -
Expression: 껍질 벗긴 대마씨
Pronunciation: kkeop-jil beot-gin dae-ma-ssi
Meaning: Hulled hemp seeds / Hemp hearts -
Expression: 대마 단백질
Pronunciation: dae-ma dan-baek-jil
Meaning: Hemp protein -
Expression: 식품
Pronunciation: sik-pum
Meaning: Food product -
Expression: 건강 식품
Pronunciation: geon-gang sik-pum
Meaning: Health food -
Expression: 영양
Pronunciation: yeong-yang
Meaning: Nutrition -
Expression: 씨앗
Pronunciation: ssi-at
Meaning: Seed -
Expression: 견과류
Pronunciation: gyeon-gwa-ryu
Meaning: Nuts -
Expression: 유기농
Pronunciation: yu-gi-nong
Meaning: Organic
Example Sentences
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Expression: 대마씨 어디서 살 수 있어요?
Pronunciation: dae-ma-ssi eo-di-seo sal su i-sseo-yo?
Meaning: Where can I buy hemp seeds? -
Expression: 이거 유기농 대마씨인가요?
Pronunciation: i-geo yu-gi-nong dae-ma-ssi-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: Are these organic hemp seeds? -
Expression: 대마씨는 샐러드에 넣어 먹으면 좋아요.
Pronunciation: dae-ma-ssi-neun sael-leo-deu-e neo-eo meo-geu-myeon jo-a-yo.
Meaning: Hemp seeds are good to add to salads. -
Expression: 대마씨유는 피부에 좋다고 들었어요.
Pronunciation: dae-ma-ssi-yu-neun pi-bu-e jo-ta-go deu-reo-sseo-yo.
Meaning: I heard hemp seed oil is good for the skin. -
Expression: 껍질 벗긴 대마씨를 찾고 있어요.
Pronunciation: kkeop-jil beot-gin dae-ma-ssi-reul chat-go i-sseo-yo.
Meaning: I’m looking for hulled hemp seeds. -
Expression: 대마씨 하루 권장 섭취량이 얼마인가요?
Pronunciation: dae-ma-ssi ha-ru gwon-jang seop-chwi-ryang-i eol-ma-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: What is the recommended daily intake of hemp seeds? -
Expression: 요거트에 대마씨를 뿌려 먹어요.
Pronunciation: yo-geo-teu-e dae-ma-ssi-reul ppu-ryeo meo-geo-yo.
Meaning: I sprinkle hemp seeds on my yogurt. -
Expression: 대마씨는 단백질 함량이 높아요.
Pronunciation: dae-ma-ssi-neun dan-baek-jil ham-nyang-i no-pa-yo.
Meaning: Hemp seeds are high in protein content. -
Expression: 대마씨 보관은 어떻게 하나요?
Pronunciation: dae-ma-ssi bo-gwan-eun eo-tteo-ke ha-na-yo?
Meaning: How should I store hemp seeds? -
Expression: 대마씨 알레르기가 있을 수도 있나요?
Pronunciation: dae-ma-ssi al-le-reu-gi-ga i-sseul su-do in-na-yo?
Meaning: Is it possible to have a hemp seed allergy? -
Expression: 이 스무디에 대마씨를 추가해 주세요.
Pronunciation: i seu-mu-di-e dae-ma-ssi-reul chu-ga-hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please add hemp seeds to this smoothie. -
Expression: 대마씨 맛은 고소해요.
Pronunciation: dae-ma-ssi ma-seun go-so-hae-yo.
Meaning: Hemp seeds have a nutty flavor.
Discussing Health Benefits
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Expression: 대마씨는 건강에 아주 좋아요.
Pronunciation: dae-ma-ssi-neun geon-gang-e a-ju jo-a-yo.
Meaning: Hemp seeds are very good for health. -
Expression: 오메가-3와 오메가-6가 풍부해요.
Pronunciation: o-me-ga-sseu-ri-wa o-me-ga-sik-seu-ga pung-bu-hae-yo.
Meaning: They are rich in Omega-3 and Omega-6. -
Expression: 심장 건강에 도움이 돼요.
Pronunciation: sim-jang geon-gang-e do-u-mi dwae-yo.
Meaning: They are helpful for heart health. -
Expression: 소화 개선에 효과가 있어요.
Pronunciation: so-hwa gae-seon-e hyo-gwa-ga i-sseo-yo.
Meaning: They are effective for improving digestion. -
Expression: 피부 질환 완화에 좋다고 해요.
Pronunciation: pi-bu jil-hwan wan-hwa-e jo-ta-go hae-yo.
Meaning: They say it’s good for alleviating skin conditions. -
Expression: 식물성 단백질의 좋은 공급원이에요.
Pronunciation: sing-mul-sseong dan-baek-ji-rui jo-eun gong-geu-bwon-i-e-yo.
Meaning: It’s a good source of plant-based protein. -
Expression: 면역력 강화에 기여할 수 있어요.
Pronunciation: myeon-yeong-nyeok gang-hwa-e gi-yeo-hal su i-sseo-yo.
Meaning: It can contribute to strengthening immunity. -
Expression: 필수 아미노산이 모두 들어있어요.
Pronunciation: pil-su a-mi-no-san-i mo-du deu-reo-i-sseo-yo.
Meaning: It contains all essential amino acids. -
Expression: 혈당 조절에 도움이 될 수 있어요.
Pronunciation: hyeol-dang jo-jeo-re do-u-mi doel su i-sseo-yo.
Meaning: It may help regulate blood sugar. -
Expression: 항염 효과가 있다고 알려져 있어요.
Pronunciation: hang-yeom hyo-gwa-ga it-da-go al-lyeo-jyeo i-sseo-yo.
Meaning: It is known to have anti-inflammatory effects. -
Expression: 뇌 기능 향상에도 좋대요.
Pronunciation: noe gi-neung hyang-sang-e-do jo-tae-yo.
Meaning: They say it’s also good for improving brain function. -
Expression: 다이어트 식단에 추가하기 좋아요.
Pronunciation: da-i-eo-teu sik-dan-e chu-ga-ha-gi jo-a-yo.
Meaning: It’s good to add to a diet plan.
Korean Culture Notes
Understanding the context of hemp (대마) in Korea is important. Historically, hemp (known as 삼베 – sam-be when referring to the fabric) was widely used for clothing and other materials.
However, due to the association with marijuana, hemp cultivation and products are strictly regulated in South Korea. The hemp seeds (대마씨) available for consumption are from varieties with negligible THC content and are legal and safe to eat.
While health food stores and online markets readily sell hemp seeds and oil, public perception can still be mixed due to the plant’s association. It’s generally viewed as a health food item rather than a common everyday ingredient for most households.
When discussing hemp products, using the term 대마씨 (dae-ma-ssi) or the loanword 햄프씨드 (haem-peu-ssi-deu) clearly refers to the edible seeds, distinguishing them from regulated parts of the plant.
You’ll find hemp seeds often marketed alongside other “superfoods” in Korea, emphasizing their nutritional benefits like high protein and healthy fats.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: A customer (A) is asking a health food store employee (B) about hemp seeds.
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Expression: A: 안녕하세요, 햄프씨드 좀 찾고 있는데요.
Pronunciation: an-nyeong-ha-se-yo, haem-peu-ssi-deu jom chat-go in-neun-de-yo.
Meaning: Hello, I’m looking for hemp seeds. -
Expression: B: 네, 이쪽에 있습니다. 껍질 벗긴 대마씨 찾으세요? 아니면 통 대마씨요?
Pronunciation: ne, i-jjo-ge it-seum-ni-da. kkeop-jil beot-gin dae-ma-ssi cha-jeu-se-yo? a-ni-myeon tong dae-ma-ssi-yo?
Meaning: Yes, they are over here. Are you looking for hulled hemp seeds? Or whole hemp seeds? -
Expression: A: 껍질 벗긴 걸로 주세요. 보통 어떻게 먹나요?
Pronunciation: kkeop-jil beot-gin geol-lo ju-se-yo. bo-tong eo-tteo-ke meong-na-yo?
Meaning: Hulled ones, please. How do people usually eat them? -
Expression: B: 밥 지을 때 같이 넣거나, 샐러드나 요거트에 뿌려 드시면 고소하고 영양도 좋아요.
Pronunciation: bap ji-eul ttae ga-chi neo-keo-na, sael-leo-deu-na yo-geo-teu-e ppu-ryeo deu-si-myeon go-so-ha-go yeong-yang-do jo-a-yo.
Meaning: You can add them when cooking rice, or sprinkle them on salads or yogurt. They taste nutty and are nutritious. -
Expression: A: 아, 그렇군요. 이걸로 한 봉지 주세요.
Pronunciation: a, geu-reo-kun-yo. i-geol-lo han bong-ji ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Oh, I see. Please give me one bag of this. -
Expression: B: 네, 15,000원입니다. 대마씨유도 있는데, 필요하시면 말씀하세요.
Pronunciation: ne, man-o-cheon-won-im-ni-da. dae-ma-ssi-yu-do it-neun-de, pi-ryo-ha-si-myeon mal-sseum-ha-se-yo.
Meaning: Okay, that’s 15,000 won. We also have hemp seed oil, let me know if you need it.
Practice Tips
Now you know how to talk about hemp seeds (대마씨) in Korean! Try using these phrases when you visit a health food store or talk about healthy eating habits with Korean friends~
Practice identifying 대마씨 or 햄프씨드 on product labels. You can also practice the example sentences by reading them aloud, focusing on the pronunciation! Adding them to your vocabulary list and reviewing regularly will help solidify your learning. 화이팅! (hwa-i-ting! – Good luck!)
