🇵🇱 Polish phrases

How to Say "I am hungry" in Polish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Jestem głodny
"I am hungry" in Polish · say it like yeh-stem gwo-dny

The most natural way to say "I am hungry" in Polish is Jestem głodny. 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

Jestem głodna
Used by females
Mam ochotę na coś do jedzenia
More casual, means 'I feel like eating something'

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to express that you need food. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings. You might say it at home, in a restaurant, or when with friends.

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Examples in Polish

PolishEnglish
Jestem głodny, co jemy na obiad?I am hungry, what are we having for lunch?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to adjust the adjective for gender, saying 'głodny' instead of 'głodna' when speaking as a female.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

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

You can say 'Nie jestem głodny' if you are male or 'Nie jestem głodna' if you are female.

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