馃嚛馃嚢 Danish phrases

How to Say "I'm hungry" in Danish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Jeg er sulten
"I'm hungry" in Danish 路 say it like yai air sool-ten

The most natural way to say "I'm hungry" in Danish is Jeg er sulten. 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

Jeg er meget sulten
use this to emphasize that you are very hungry
Jeg har lyst til at spise
this is a more casual way to express wanting to eat

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you feel the need for food. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings. You might say it at home, in a restaurant, or when with friends.

Say it out loud, get corrected

Reading it is not the same as saying it. Practice "I'm hungry" and thousands more with an AI coach that listens.

Examples in Danish

DanishEnglish
Jeg er sulten, hvad skal vi spise?I am hungry, what should we eat?
Common mistake
A common mistake is to say 'Jeg har sulten', which is incorrect. Always use 'Jeg er sulten'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Jeg er sulten, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Danish 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 Danish?

You say 'Jeg er ikke sulten'.

Learn Danish by speaking it

Two free conversations. No card needed.