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How to Say "I'm hungry" in Croatian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Gladan sam
"I'm hungry" in Croatian 路 say it like glah-dahn sahm

The most natural way to say "I'm hungry" in Croatian is Gladan sam. 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

沤edan sam
Use this when you are thirsty.
Imam glad
This is a less common 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 suitable for casual conversations with friends or family. You might say it before a meal or when discussing food plans.

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Examples in Croatian

CroatianEnglish
Gladan sam, idemo na ru膷ak.I'm hungry, let's go for lunch.
Common mistake
A common mistake is to say 'Ja sam gladan', which is grammatically correct but sounds overly formal in casual conversation.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Gladan sam, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Croatian 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'm not hungry?

You can say 'Nisam gladan' for males or 'Nisam gladna' for females.

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