English–Korean

“ginseng” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationinsam

Example

시장에서는 인삼을 샀어요.si jang e seo neun in sa meul sa sseo yo

I bought ginseng at the market.

Illustration for 인삼 (ginseng)

How to say “ginseng” in Korean

“Ginseng” in Korean is 인삼 (insam).

A medicinal root with a shape traditionally imagined as a small person.

Full entry for 인삼: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 인삼

매일 아침 인삼 캡슐을 먹고 있어요.mae il a chim in sam kaep ssyu reul meok kko i sseo yo

I take a ginseng capsule every morning.

Tips for using 인삼

  • Korean gift and food conversations may mention this plant as a familiar traditional wellness product, which makes it useful cultural vocabulary.

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