🇺🇦 Ukrainian phrases

How to Say "I'm hungry" in Ukrainian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Я голодний
"I'm hungry" in Ukrainian · say it like yah hoh-lohd-nyy

The most natural way to say "I'm hungry" in Ukrainian is Я голодний. 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

Я хочу їсти
This is a more casual way to express hunger.
Мені хочеться їсти
This is a slightly more formal way to say you want to eat.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you feel hungry and want to express it to someone. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings. You might say it at home, in a restaurant, or when with friends. It's a straightforward way to communicate your need for food.

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Examples in Ukrainian

UkrainianEnglish
Я голодний, давай поїмо.I am hungry, let's eat.
Коли я голодний, я завжди думаю про піцу.When I am hungry, I always think about pizza.
Common mistake
A common mistake is to confuse 'голодний' (hungry) with 'голод' (hunger), which is a noun.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Я голодний, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Ukrainian 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 'Я дуже голодний' for 'I am very hungry.'

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