What does "hungry" mean?

"Hungry" means: Feeling like you need to eat. Example: "I am so hungry I could eat a horse!"

How do you say hungry in Hebrew and Spanish?

In Hebrew, hungry is רעב. In Spanish, it is hambriento.

How do you pronounce "hungry"?

Hungry is pronounced /ˈhʌŋɡri/. It is a adjective. You can hear a native speaker say it on this page.

Hungry — Meaning for Kids, with Picture, Audio & Hebrew

hungry

/ˈhʌŋɡri/

adjective

Feeling like you need to eat

“I am so hungry I could eat a horse!”

רעב

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Hungry is a adjective in the feelings & emotions category. It is a intermediate (ages 9-10) word, meaning "Feeling like you need to eat" In Hebrew, hungry translates to רעב.

Example Sentences

Her stomach growled because she was very hungry before lunch.
After swimming for an hour, the children were all hungry.
He always feels hungry after playing sports outside.

Did You Know? Your stomach makes a rumbling sound called "borborygmus" when you are hungry — that is the sound of air and liquids moving through your digestive system. It takes about 20 minutes for your brain to realize your stomach is full, which is why eating slowly is a good idea. People in ancient times could go several days without food in emergencies.