🇮🇳 Kannada phrases

How to Say "I'm hungry" in Kannada

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ನನಗೆ ಹಸಿವಾಗಿದೆ
"I'm hungry" in Kannada · say it like nah-nuh-gay hah-see-vah-gih-day

The most natural way to say "I'm hungry" in Kannada is ನನಗೆ ಹಸಿವಾಗಿದೆ. 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

ನನಗೆ ಹಸಿವಾಗಿದೆ
This is the standard way to express hunger.
ನನಗೆ ಹಸಿವಾಗಿದೆ
Commonly used in casual conversations.

When to use it

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

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Examples in Kannada

KannadaEnglish
ನನಗೆ ಹಸಿವಾಗಿದೆ, ನಾನು ಊಟ ಮಾಡಲು ಹೋಗುತ್ತೇನೆ.I am hungry, I will go to eat.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'ನನಗೆ ತಿನ್ನಲು ಇಚ್ಛೆ ಇದೆ', which means 'I want to eat'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ನನಗೆ ಹಸಿವಾಗಿದೆ, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Kannada 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 very hungry?

You can say 'ನನಗೆ ತುಂಬಾ ಹಸಿವಾಗಿದೆ'.

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