🇸🇪 Swedish phrases

How to Say "I'm hungry" in Swedish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Jag är hungrig
"I'm hungry" in Swedish · say it like yahg air hoon-greeg

The most natural way to say "I'm hungry" in Swedish is Jag är hungrig. 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

Jag är så hungrig
Used to emphasize that you are very hungry
Jag har hunger
More formal and less common, can be used in written contexts

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 it at home, in a restaurant, or when with friends.

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Examples in Swedish

SwedishEnglish
Jag är hungrig, vad ska vi äta?I am hungry, what should we eat?
Common mistake
A common mistake is to say 'Jag hungrig' without the verb 'är'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Jag är hungrig, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Swedish 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'm really hungry?

You can say 'Jag är så hungrig' to express that you are very hungry.

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