hungry
word
/ˈhəŋɡɹi/
HUHNG-gree
/hˈʌŋɡɹi/
HUHNG-gree
Definition
Feeling the need to eat food; wanting or needing something to satisfy your appetite.
Usage & Nuances
Common in all registers, often used with 'feel', 'get', or expressions like 'I'm starving' (very hungry). Can also be used metaphorically (e.g., 'hungry for success'). Don't confuse with 'angry' (different pronunciation and meaning).
Spanish: hambriento - tener hambrePortuguese (BR): com fomePortuguese (PT): com fomeChinese (Simplified): 饿Chinese (Traditional): 餓Hindi: भूखाArabic: جائعBengali: ক্ষুধার্তRussian: голодныйJapanese: お腹がすいた - 空腹なVietnamese: đóiKorean: 배고픈Turkish: açUrdu: بھوکاIndonesian: lapar
Example Sentences
Are you hungry?
basic
She felt hungry after school.
basic
I am very hungry right now.
basic
Let’s grab something to eat — I’m hungry.
natural
He’s always hungry after playing soccer.
natural
I skipped lunch, so I’m absolutely hungry now.
natural