In German
hungrig
Meaning: hungry
Formal or informal? “Hungrig” is the adjective hungry. The noun is “der Hunger”. Note that “Ich habe Hunger” (I am hungry) uses “haben”, not “sein”.
Example sentences
Ich bin sehr hungrig.
I am very hungry.
Die Kinder sind hungrig.
The children are hungry.
Bist du schon hungrig?
Are you already hungry?
Grammar note
“Hungrig” is an adjective, so with “sein” it's “ich bin hungrig”. For the state of being hungry as a noun, use “Hunger haben”: “Ich habe Hunger.”
Common mistake
Don't say “Ich habe hungrig”. Use “Ich bin hungrig” with “sein”, or “Ich habe Hunger” with “haben”. Both are correct; mixing them is wrong.
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
How do you say “I am hungry” in German?
“Ich habe Hunger” or “Ich bin hungrig”.
What is the noun for hunger?
“Der Hunger”.