Ek is honger
The English phrase "I am hungry" is translated into Afrikaans as Ek is honger.
Ek is honger is a statement used to say that you feel a need for food.
Which one should you use?
You may also encounter more idiomatic, informal expressions such as Ek is honger soos 'n wolf (I am hungry like a wolf) or Ek het 'n honger maag (I have a hungry stomach).
Did you know?
- The word honger can function as both a noun meaning 'hunger' and an adjective meaning 'hungry'. This allows the speaker to say Ek is honger without needing a separate adjective word for the feeling of hunger.
- The phrase Ek is honger can be used to describe a spiritual or emotional craving, such as a 'hunger' for knowledge or power.
- The pronoun ek is a direct descendant of the Proto-Indo-European word eǵh₂óm, which means 'I'.
Examples in context
- Ma, ek is honger.Mom, I am hungry.This sentence is useful for addressing a mother to express hunger using Ek is honger.Tatoeba #4332760 by Superdooperhero, translation #4870565 by zvzuibqx
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Marelize and Johan are sitting in the living room.
- MarelizeJohan, ek is honger.Johan, I am hungry.
- JohanEk is ook honger, Marelize.I am also hungry, Marelize.
- MarelizeWat wil jy eet?What do you want to eat?
- JohanKom ons maak 'n broodjie.Let's make a sandwich.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ek, honger, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
