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How to Say "I am hungry" in Amharic

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
እኔ የምግብ እጣለሁ
"I am hungry" in Amharic · say it like ih-neh yeh-mihgib ih-tah-leh-hoo

The most natural way to say "I am hungry" in Amharic is እኔ የምግብ እጣለሁ. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

እኔ የምግብ እጣለኝ
This is a more casual way to express hunger.
እኔ ምግብ እፈልጋለሁ
This means 'I want food' and can be used when asking for food.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you feel hungry and want to express it. It can be used in casual conversations with friends or family. You might also use it when dining out or at home to let others know you want to eat.

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Examples in Amharic

AmharicEnglish
እኔ የምግብ እጣለሁ እባክህ ምግብ ስጠኝI am hungry, please give me food.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'I am thirsty' which is different.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear እኔ የምግብ እጣለሁ, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Amharic with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

How do I say 'I am not hungry' in Amharic?

You can say 'እኔ የምግብ አልነኝ' (I am not hungry).

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