🇵🇰 Urdu phrases

How to Say "I am hungry" in Urdu

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
مجھے بھوک لگی ہے
"I am hungry" in Urdu · say it like mujhe bhook lagi hai

The most natural way to say "I am hungry" in Urdu is مجھے بھوک لگی ہے. 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

مجھے کھانے کی خواہش ہے
more formal way to express hunger
میں بھوکا ہوں
used by males to say I am hungry
میں بھوکی ہوں
used by females to say I am hungry

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you feel hungry and want to express it. It is commonly used in casual conversations. You can say it at home, in restaurants, or when talking to friends. It is a straightforward way to communicate your need for food.

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Examples in Urdu

UrduEnglish
مجھے بھوک لگی ہے، کیا ہم کھانا کھا سکتے ہیں؟I am hungry, can we eat something?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct gender form when speaking, like saying 'میں بھوکا ہوں' instead of 'میں بھوکی ہوں' for females.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

How do I say I am not hungry?

You can say 'مجھے بھوک نہیں لگی' (Mujhe bhook nahi lagi).

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