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Ich bin hungrig.

/ɪç bɪn ˈhʊŋʁɪç/

I am hungry.

Usage Note

In German you 'are' hungry (sein + hungrig), not 'have' hunger like in some other languages. Opposite: 'Ich bin satt' (I'm full).

Example Sentences

Ich bin hungrig. Was gibt es?

I'm hungry. What's there to eat?

Bist du hungrig?

Are you hungry?

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