🇧🇬 Bulgarian phrases

How to Say "I am hungry" in Bulgarian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Гладен съм
"I am hungry" in Bulgarian · say it like glah-den sum

The most natural way to say "I am hungry" in Bulgarian is Гладен съм. 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

Искам да ям
This is a more casual way to express hunger.
Имам нужда от храна
This is a more formal way to say you need food.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you feel hungry and want to express it to someone. It is commonly used in casual conversations. You might say it at home, in a restaurant, or when with friends.

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Examples in Bulgarian

BulgarianEnglish
Гладен съм, искам да ям нещо.I am hungry, I want to eat something.
Common mistake
A common mistake is to say 'Аз съм гладен', which is grammatically correct but sounds overly formal in casual conversation.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

Как мога да кажа, че съм гладен на български?

Можете да кажете 'Гладен съм'.

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