🇻🇳 Vietnamese phrases

How to Say "I'm hungry" in Vietnamese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Mình đói
"I'm hungry" in Vietnamese · say it like meen doy

The most natural way to say "I'm hungry" in Vietnamese is Mình đói. 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

Tôi đói
More formal way to say it
Mày đói
Casual, used among close friends

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you feel hungry and want to express it to someone. It is commonly used in casual conversations. You can say it at home, at work, or when dining out with friends.

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Examples in Vietnamese

VietnameseEnglish
Mình đói, chúng ta nên đi ăn thôi.I'm hungry, we should go eat.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'Mình' with 'Tôi', but both are correct in different contexts.

The fastest way to remember it

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

You can say 'Mình đói lắm' or 'Tôi đói lắm'.

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