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How to Say "I am hungry" in Norwegian

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

The most natural way to say "I am hungry" in Norwegian 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 sulten n氓
Use this when you want to emphasize that you are currently hungry.
Jeg er veldig sulten
Use this to express that you are very hungry.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you feel the need for food. It is a straightforward way to express hunger. It can be used in both casual and formal settings.

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Examples in Norwegian

NorwegianEnglish
Jeg er sulten, kan vi spise noe?I am hungry, can we eat something?
Common mistake
A common mistake is to say 'Jeg har sulten', which is incorrect. The correct phrase 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 Norwegian with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say 'I am not hungry' in Norwegian?

You say 'Jeg er ikke sulten'.

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