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How to Say "I'm hungry" in Amharic

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
እኔ ተስፋ አለኝ
"I'm hungry" in Amharic · say it like ih-neh teh-sfa ah-leh-ny

The most natural way to say "I'm hungry" in Amharic is እኔ ተስፋ አለኝ. 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

እኔ ምግብ እፈልጋለሁ
This is a more direct way to say 'I want food'.
እኔ የምግብ ጥያቄ አለኝ
This is a formal way to express 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 with friends. It's a common way to communicate your need for food.

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Examples in Amharic

AmharicEnglish
እኔ ተስፋ አለኝ እባክህ ምግብ ስጠኝI am hungry, please give me food.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'I am thirsty', which is different.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear እኔ ተስፋ አለኝ, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Amharic 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' in Amharic?

You can say 'እኔ አልተስፋም' (I am not hungry).

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