🇺🇸 How to say

“hungry” in English

hungry
Illustration of "hungry" in a English cultural setting
A young woman rubs her stomach and glances at the clock, waiting for lunchtime after a long morning of work.

Usage note

Use 'hungry' to say you need food.

Examples

  • I am hungry.

    I am hungry.

  • The baby is hungry.

    The baby is hungry.

  • They are hungry after running.

    They are hungry after running.

Quick check

What does "hungry" mean?

  • A. hungry
  • B. bad
  • C. beautiful
  • D. big

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