hladový
[ˈɦladoviː]masculine
The Czech word for hungry is hladový.
hladový is an adjective used to describe someone or something affected by hunger or desiring food. While you can use this adjective, Czech speakers more commonly use the idiomatic verbal phrase mít hlad (to have hunger) to express the state of being hungry.
Meaning: affected by hunger, desirous of food (adj)
Which one should you use?
The form hladový is the masculine form.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, hladový must change its ending to match the gender and number of the person or noun being described. Use hladová for feminine nouns or people, and hladové for neuter nouns or people. For masculine animate plural subjects, such as groups of men or mixed groups, use the ending hladoví.
Did you know?
- The adjective hladový can be used to describe a 'hungry' winter, hladová zima. This refers to a season where crops failed and food was scarce for the entire population.
- Czech has a specific word hladovka, which refers to a hunger strike. It transforms the state of being 'hungry' into a tool of political or social protest.
- In colloquial Czech, you might hear the phrase žrát jako vlk, which means 'to eat like a wolf'. This is the common way to describe the action of a hladový person eating aggressively.
Examples in context
- Tom šel domů hladový.Tom went home hungry.This example shows how to use hladový to describe a person's state while performing an action.Tatoeba #8166641 by Ergulis, translation #6048279 by CK
- Nejsem hladový. Jsem nasycený.I'm not hungry. I'm satiated.This example shows how to use hladový to deny being hungry.Tatoeba #12608366 by Ergulis, translation #12608367 by Ergulis
- Ukradl jsem nějaké jídlo, protože jsem byl velmi hladový.I stole some food because I was very hungry.This example shows how to use hladový to explain the reason for an action.Tatoeba #11568212 by Ergulis, translation #2406789 by CK
- Promiňte, ale jsem hladová. Můžete mi doporučit nějakou dobrou restauraci?Excuse me, but I'm hungry. Can you recommend a good restaurant?
- Mám hlad. Mohl byste mi prosím ukázat cestu k nejbližší restauraci?I have hunger. Could you please show me the way to the nearest restaurant?
- Mám trochu hlad. Můžeme zajít do restaurace a něco si dát?I'm a bit hungry. Can we go to a restaurant and grab something to eat?
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Example conversation
A couple is deciding what to do for lunch.
- TerezaChceš jít na oběd, Tomáši?Do you want to go to lunch, Tomáš?
- TomášAno, jsem už hrozně hladový.Yes, I am terribly hungry already.
- TerezaDobře, pojďme do té restaurace.Okay, let's go to that restaurant.
- TomášTo je skvělý nápad.That is a great idea.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hungry” translations and entries hladový, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
