How to Say ‘I'm really hungry’ in German
Ich habe großen Hunger
ikh hah-beh gros-sen hun-ger
[ikh hah-beh gros-sen hun-ger]
💬 Usage Tip: Expresses a strong need for food.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Meals are essential in Germany, often shared with family or friends on lengthy occasions.
Phrase Breakdown
Ich
[ikh]
I
Refers to the speaker themselves.
Ich habe großen Hunger und brauche etwas zu essen.
I am very hungry and need something to eat.
habe
[hah-beh]
Have
To possess or own something.
Ich habe großen Hunger und brauche etwas zu essen.
I am very hungry and need something to eat.
großen
[gros-sen]
Big
Of considerable size or extent.
Ich habe großen Hunger und brauche etwas zu essen.
I am very hungry and need something to eat.
Hunger
[hun-ger]
Hunger
A strong need or desire for food.
Ich habe großen Hunger und brauche etwas zu essen.
I am very hungry and need something to eat.
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