համեմ
hamem
The Armenian word for cilantro is համեմ (hamem).
The word refers to the leaves of the coriander plant.
Meaning: leaves of the coriander plant (noun)
Which one should you use?
The formal terms Կորիանդր and Կորիանդրոս may be used in specific contexts.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Western Armenian, the term used is Հարուր.
How do you pronounce it?
hamem
Did you know?
- The word համեմ is derived from the Armenian root for 'taste' or 'flavor', meaning the plant is viewed as the essence of seasoning itself.
- The word համեմ is sometimes used colloquially to refer to any aromatic seasoning, not just the coriander plant.
- In Armenian culinary traditions, համեմ is frequently used as a garnish to add a fresh, bright note to heavy meat dishes like khorovats.
Examples in context
- Ես սիրում եմ համեմ:Yes sirum yem hamem:I love cilantro.
Example conversation
Artash and Ani are preparing dinner together.
- Արտաշ ArtashԱնի, մենք համեմ ունե՞նք:Ani, menk hamem unenk?Ani, do we have cilantro?
- Անի AniԱյո, սառնարանակում է:Ayo, sarnarakum ē:Yes, it is in the refrigerator.
- Արտաշ ArtashԿարո՞ղ ես տալ ինձ համեմը:Karogh yes tal indz hamemə:Can you give me the cilantro?
- Անի AniԱհա, խնդրեմ, Արտաշ:Aha, khndrem, Artash:Here you go, Artash.
