🇸🇪 Swedish phrases

How to Say "I am hungry" in Swedish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Jag är hungrig
"I am hungry" in Swedish · say it like yahg air hoon-greeg

The most natural way to say "I am hungry" in Swedish is Jag är hungrig. 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

Jag är så hungrig
This is a more emphatic way to express hunger.
Jag har hunger
This is a more formal way to say it.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you feel the need to eat. It is common to say it during meals or when discussing food. It can be used casually among friends or in more formal settings.

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Examples in Swedish

SwedishEnglish
Jag är hungrig, vad ska vi äta?I am hungry, what should we eat?
Common mistake
A common mistake is to say 'Jag hungrig' without the verb 'är'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Jag är hungrig, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Swedish 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 very hungry' in Swedish?

You can say 'Jag är jättehungrig'.

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