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How to Say "I'm hungry" in Hindi

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
मुझे भूख लगी है
"I'm hungry" in Hindi · say it like muh-jee bhookh lagee hai

The most natural way to say "I'm hungry" in Hindi is मुझे भूख लगी है. 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

मैं भूखा हूँ
used by males to express hunger
मैं भूखी हूँ
used by females to express hunger

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to express that you are feeling hungry. It can be used in casual conversations with friends or family. You can also use it in restaurants to indicate that you are ready to order food.

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Examples in Hindi

HindiEnglish
मुझे भूख लगी है, क्या खाना बनाना है?I am hungry, what should we cook?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct gender form when expressing hunger.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

Can I say this phrase in a formal setting?

Yes, it is appropriate to use in both formal and informal settings.

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