🇦🇫 Pashto phrases

How to Say "I'm hungry" in Pashto

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
زه ګرسنه یم
"I'm hungry" in Pashto · say it like zah gursunah yem

The most natural way to say "I'm hungry" in Pashto is زه ګرسنه یم. 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

زه لوږی یم
used in more formal contexts
زه د خوراک لپاره ګرسنه یم
more specific, meaning 'I am hungry for food'

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you feel the need to eat. It is common to say it during meals or when discussing food. It can be used casually with friends or family.

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Examples in Pashto

PashtoEnglish
زه ګرسنه یم، څه شی خورم؟I am hungry, what should I eat?
Common mistake
Some learners confuse 'گرسنه' (hungry) with 'لوږی' (hunger) and use them interchangeably.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear زه ګرسنه یم, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Pashto 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 in Pashto?

You can say 'زه ډیر ګرسنه یم'.

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