मुझे भूख लगी है
Mujhe bhookh lagi haieveryday, Hindi
The usual way to say "I am hungry" is मुझे भूख लगी है (Mujhe bhookh lagi hai), literally "hunger has struck me". Add बहुत (bahut) for "very". It is also called मुझे बहुत भूख लगी है (Mujhe bahut bhookh lagi hai) and मैं भूखा हूँ (Main bhookha hoon).
Meaning: statement of feeling hungry (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| मुझे भूख लगी है | Mujhe bhookh lagi hai | everyday, Hindi |
| मुझे बहुत भूख लगी है | Mujhe bahut bhookh lagi hai | very hungry |
| मैं भूखा हूँ | Main bhookha hoon | man speaking |
Which one should you use?
मैं भूखा हूँ (main bhookha hoon) is also understood, and a woman says मैं भूखी हूँ (main bhookhi hoon). It sounds more like being starved than feeling peckish.
How does it change in a sentence?
भूख (bhookh) is feminine, so the verb ends in -ी as in लगी (lagi). The sentence is the same for men and women.
Did you know?
- Hindi uses the same pattern for thirst, so "I am thirsty" is मुझे प्यास लगी है (mujhe pyaas lagi hai).
Examples in context
- क्या खाना तैयार है? मुझे भूख लगी है।Kya khaana taiyaar hai? Mujhe bhookh lagi hai.Is the food ready? I am hungry.
- बच्चों को भूख लगी है।Bachchon ko bhookh lagi hai.The children are hungry.
Example conversation
Karan comes home after cricket practice and talks to his mother.
- Karanमाँ, मुझे बहुत भूख लगी है।Maa, mujhe bahut bhookh lagi hai.Mom, I am very hungry.
- Maaदाल और रोटी तैयार है।Daal aur roti taiyaar hai.Dal and roti are ready.
- Karanवाह, चलो खाते हैं।Waah, chalo khaate hain.Great, let us eat.
