Korean Dictionary
How to say "Seafood" in Korean
“Seafood” in Korean is 해물 (pronounced "haemul").
해물
haemul
Usage & Context
Fish and other marine animals used in Korean cooking. Seafood is popular in soups, stir-fries, and as banchan. Korea's coastal location makes seafood a staple.
Example Sentence
해물은 신선해요.
Seafood is fresh.
How to use 해물 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Seafood” is 해물, romanized as haemul.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 해물.
Pronunciation Guide
해 (hae) sounds like 'heh' in 'heh-heh-heh'. 물 (mul) sounds like 'mool' as in 'pool' but with an 'm'. Put it together as 'heh-mool', with both syllables pronounced with similar emphasis.
More Example Sentences
Recommending a restaurant to someone.
이 식당은 해물 요리가 진짜 맛있어요.
This restaurant's seafood dishes are really delicious.
Explaining a dietary restriction to a server or host.
저는 해물 알레르기가 있어서 조심해야 해요.
I have a seafood allergy, so I need to be careful.
Cultural Context
Seafood is a cornerstone of Korean cuisine, thanks to its long coastline. It's commonly featured in hearty stews (찌개), spicy stir-fries (볶음), and savory pancakes like 'haemul-pajeon' (seafood pancake), which is often enjoyed with makgeolli (rice wine). Coastal cities like Busan and Jeju are renowned for their fresh seafood markets and restaurants, offering a wide array of marine delicacies.
Editorial note
We review entries like 해물 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
해물탕
seafood hot pot
해물파전
seafood pancake
신선한 해물
fresh seafood
Related Expressions
해산물
haesanmul
seafood (more general/formal term)
어패류
eopaeryu
fish and shellfish
생선
saengseon
fish
갑각류
gapgangnyu
crustaceans
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