der Hanf
hemp
A useful crop whose strong fibers are used to make ropes, textiles, paper, and insulation materials.
EXAMPLE
Segeltuch für große Schiffe wurde früher oft aus Hanf gefertigt.
Canvas for large ships used to be made often from hemp.
der Hanf
hemp / cannabis
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Meanings
der Hanf
cannabis
The cannabis plant, which is consumed as an intoxicant (marijuana, hashish) because of its psychoactive substances (THC).
EXAMPLE
Der Anbau von Hanf mit hohem THC-Gehalt ist in vielen Ländern gesetzlich streng geregelt.
The cultivation of cannabis with a high THC content is strictly regulated by law in many countries.
Usage tips
Context clue
To distinguish the two main meanings, pay attention to the context. Words like 'Fasern' (fibers), 'Seile' (ropes), 'Textilien' (textiles), or 'Industrie' (industry) point to the useful crop. Terms like 'THC', 'konsumieren' (to consume), 'Rausch' (intoxication/high), or 'Legalisierung' (legalization) point to its use as a drug.
EXAMPLE
Aus den Fasern von Hanf kann man sehr robuste Kleidung herstellen.
Very durable clothing can be made from the fibers of hemp.
Typical collocations
In the context of the useful crop, 'Hanf' (hemp) is often combined with the products made from it. Common combinations are 'Hanffasern' (hemp fibers), 'Hanföl' (hemp oil), 'Hanfseil' (hemp rope), or 'Dämmung aus Hanf' (insulation made from hemp).
EXAMPLE
Hanföl wird sowohl in der Küche als auch in der Kosmetik verwendet.
Hemp oil is used both in cooking and in cosmetics.
Typical verbs
When 'Hanf' (cannabis) is meant as an intoxicant, it is often used with verbs such as 'konsumieren' (to consume), 'rauchen' (to smoke), 'anbauen' (to grow/cultivate, in the sense of illegal or regulated cultivation), or 'verkaufen' (to sell).
EXAMPLE
Es ist verboten, Hanf mit hohem THC-Gehalt privat anzubauen.
It is forbidden to privately grow cannabis with a high THC content.
Compare with
Hanf vs Cannabis
cannabis
Cannabis and Hanf can refer to the plant or to psychoactive substances derived from it. Hanf also works for the neutral industrial crop used for its fibers, while Cannabis usually highlights a drug-related or medical context. Therefore, choose “Hanf” for industrial use and “Cannabis” in a drug-related context.
Hanf
Aus dem angebauten Hanf werden robuste Fasern für Seile hergestellt.
The cultivated hemp is used to make strong fibers for ropes.
Cannabis
Für die medizinische Behandlung wird Cannabis aus speziell angebauten Pflanzen gewonnen.
Cannabis for medical treatment is obtained from specially cultivated plants.
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