“Ich habe Hunger”
I'm hungry
Daily LifeInformalA1
Literal Translation
Word for word: “I have hunger”
Pronunciation
/ɪç ˈhaːbə ˈhʊŋɐ/
When to Use This Phrase
Note the structure: Germans 'have hunger' rather than 'are hungry.' Similarly, they 'have thirst' (Durst haben), 'have fear' (Angst haben), and 'have cold' (kalt haben).
Example Sentences
Ich habe Hunger. Sollen wir essen gehen?
I'm hungry. Should we go eat?
Ich habe riesigen Hunger!
I'm really hungry!
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