🇮🇪 Irish phrases

How to Say "I am hungry" in Irish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Tá ocras orm
"I am hungry" in Irish · say it like taw uh-kras uhr-um

The most natural way to say "I am hungry" in Irish is Tá ocras orm. 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

Tá mé ocrach
A more casual way to express hunger.
Tá ocras ar dom
Used in some regions, slightly more formal.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to express that you need food. It can be used in casual conversations with friends or family. It's a straightforward way to let someone know you are feeling hungry.

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Examples in Irish

IrishEnglish
Tá ocras orm, an bhfuil aon bhia agat?I am hungry, do you have any food?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use 'orm' at the end, which indicates that the hunger is felt by the speaker.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a more polite way to say I am hungry?

You can say 'Tá ocras orm, más é do thoil é,' which means 'I am hungry, if you please.'

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