How to Say “I Am Hungry” in Swedish

jag är hungrig
jag är hungrig is the Swedish phrase for "I am hungry".
This phrase is a statement used to express a physical need for food.

Which one should you use?

You might encounter jag är hungrig som en varg to say "I am hungry as a wolf" or jag är vrålhungrig to say "I am ravenously hungry".

How does it change in a sentence?

The adjective hungrig is used in its basic form after the verb är to describe the subject jag.

What mistakes should you avoid?

To say 'I am hungry' in Swedish, you use the adjective hungrig rather than a noun-based construction like "I have hunger".

Did you know?

  • While jag är hungrig expresses a physical need for food, Swedes often use the phrase jag är sugen på to express a specific craving for a particular snack or treat.
  • In Swedish, hunger is often described through the sensation of the stomach, so you might hear someone say Det kurrar i magen to mean 'My stomach is growling'.
  • The Swedish word vrålhungrig combines the word for 'hungry' with vråla, which means 'to roar' or 'to scream'.

Examples in context

  • Jag är hungrig för jag har inte ätit lunch.
    I am hungry because I did not eat lunch.
    This sentence shows how to explain that hunger is due to skipping lunch using jag är hungrig.
    Tatoeba #409610 by herrsilen, translation #259470 by CK
  • Jag är hungrig.
    I am hungry.
    This is a simple statement of hunger using jag är hungrig.
    Tatoeba #409599 by herrsilen, translation #409602 by CC
  • Jag är hungrig eftersom jag inte åt frukost.
    I am hungry because I did not have breakfast.
    This sentence shows how to explain that hunger is due to skipping breakfast using jag är hungrig.
    Tatoeba #1959764 by Coedwig, translation #460070 by saasmath
  • Jag är hungrig. Finns det något bra ställe att äta här?
    I am hungry. Is there a good place to eat around here?
  • Jag är vrålhungrig! Ska vi ta en fika?
    I am ravenously hungry! Shall we grab a coffee and a snack?

Example conversation

Erik and Emma are walking home from school.

  1. Erik

    Jag är hungrig, vill du äta något?
    I am hungry, do you want to eat something?
  2. Emma

    Ja, jag är också hungrig.
    Yes, I am hungry too.
  3. Erik

    Ska vi köpa en glass?
    Shall we buy an ice cream?
  4. Emma

    Nej, låt oss gå hem och äta.
    No, let's go home and eat.

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