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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?