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How to Say "I'm hungry" in Catalan

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Tinc fam
"I'm hungry" in Catalan 路 say it like teenk fam

The most natural way to say "I'm hungry" in Catalan is Tinc fam. 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

Tinc gana
More casual and commonly used in everyday conversation

When to use it

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

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Examples in Catalan

CatalanEnglish
Tinc fam, voldria menjar alguna cosa.I'm hungry, I would like to eat something.
Common mistake
A common mistake is to confuse 'fam' with 'gana', but both are correct in different contexts.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Tinc fam, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Catalan with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a difference between 'fam' and 'gana'?

Yes, 'fam' is more formal while 'gana' is more casual.

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