🇵🇱 Polish phrases

How to Say "I'm hungry" in Polish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Jestem głodny
"I'm hungry" in Polish · say it like yeh-stem gwo-dny

The most natural way to say "I'm hungry" in Polish is Jestem głodny. 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

Jestem głodna
Used by females to express hunger
Mam ochotę na coś do jedzenia
A more casual way to say you want something to eat

When to use it

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

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Examples in Polish

PolishEnglish
Jestem głodny, co jemy na obiad?I am hungry, what are we having for lunch?
Common mistake
A common mistake is to forget to match the gender of the adjective; males should use 'głodny' and females 'głodna'.

The fastest way to remember it

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

You can say 'Nie jestem głodny' for males or 'Nie jestem głodna' for females.

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