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How to Say "I am hungry" in Telugu

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
నాకు ఆకలిగా ఉంది
"I am hungry" in Telugu · say it like naa-koo aa-ka-lee-gaa un-dee

The most natural way to say "I am hungry" in Telugu is నాకు ఆకలిగా ఉంది. 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

నాకు ఆకలిగా ఉంది
This is the standard way to express hunger.
నాకు చాలా ఆకలిగా ఉంది
Use this to emphasize that you are very hungry.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you feel hungry. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings. You can say it to friends or family when discussing meals. It is a straightforward way to express your need for food.

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Examples in Telugu

TeluguEnglish
నాకు భోజనం చేయాలి, నాకు ఆకలిగా ఉంది.I need to eat, I am hungry.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct verb form, saying 'నేను ఆకలిగా ఉన్నాను' instead of 'నాకు ఆకలిగా ఉంది'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear నాకు ఆకలిగా ఉంది, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Telugu 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 not hungry?

You can say 'నాకు ఆకలిగా లేదు'.

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