🇻🇳 Vietnamese phrases

How to Say "I am hungry" in Vietnamese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Tôi đói
"I am hungry" in Vietnamese · say it like toy doy

The most natural way to say "I am hungry" in Vietnamese is Tôi đói. 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

Mình đói
More casual, often used among friends
Tôi đang đói
Slightly more emphasis on the current state of hunger

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you feel hungry and want to express it to someone. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings. You might say it at home, at a restaurant, or when talking to friends.

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Examples in Vietnamese

VietnameseEnglish
Tôi đói, chúng ta nên ăn gì đó.I am hungry, we should eat something.
Mình đói quá, đi ăn thôi.I am so hungry, let's go eat.
Common mistake
Some learners might say 'Tôi đói bụng' which is correct but less common in casual conversation.

The fastest way to remember it

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

You can say 'Tôi rất đói'.

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