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How to Say "I am hungry" in Danish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Jeg er sulten
"I am hungry" in Danish 路 say it like yai air sool-ten

The most natural way to say "I am hungry" in Danish is Jeg er sulten. 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

Jeg er meget sulten
Use this to emphasize that you are very hungry.
Jeg har brug for mad
This is a more indirect way to say you are hungry.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you feel the need to eat. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings. You might say it at home, in a restaurant, or when with friends. It is a straightforward way to express your hunger.

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Examples in Danish

DanishEnglish
Jeg er sulten, hvad skal vi spise?I am hungry, what should we eat?
Efter tr忙ning sagde jeg, at jeg er sulten.After training, I said that I am hungry.
Common mistake
A common mistake is to say 'Jeg har sulten', which is incorrect. The correct form is 'Jeg er sulten'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Jeg er sulten, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Danish 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 thirsty in Danish?

You say 'Jeg er t酶rstig'.

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