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Mujhe bhookh lagi hai in English: I'm hungry (मुझे भूख लगी है)
I'm hungry
Hindi (Devanagari)
मुझे भूख लगी है
Hindi (English letters)
mujhe bhookh lagi hai
मुझे भूख लगी है (mujhe bhookh lagi hai) can be expressed as “I'm hungry” in English. English describes hunger with be: “I am hungry.” Hungry is an adjective. Hunger is a noun; “I have hungry” does not work.
“mujhe bhookh lagi hai” kehna ho, to English mein “I'm hungry” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
After a walk
Let's eat — I'm hungry.
चलो खाएँ, मुझे भूख लगी है।
chalo khaayen, mujhe bhookh lagi hai.
How to pronounce “I'm hungry”
Say it in English
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This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
I'm hungry: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| I'm hungry | मुझे भूख लगी है mujhe bhookh lagi hai English describes hunger with be: “I am hungry.” Hungry is an adjective. Hunger is a noun; “I have hungry” does not work. | English describes hunger with be: “I am hungry.” Hungry is an adjective. Hunger is a noun; “I have hungry” does not work. |
| Let's eat — I'm hungry. | चलो खाएँ, मुझे भूख लगी है। chalo khaayen, mujhe bhookh lagi hai. After a walk | After a walk |
| I'm hungry until the station. | स्टेशन तक मुझे भूख लगी है। station tak mujhe bhookh lagi hai. Train ride | Train ride |
Use “I'm hungry” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
Keep the English word order. A Hindi sentence and its natural English version may use different helping verbs or a different order, so translating each word separately can change the meaning.
How to use “I'm hungry” in English sentences
1. After a walk
Let's eat — I'm hungry.
चलो खाएँ, मुझे भूख लगी है।
chalo khaayen, mujhe bhookh lagi hai.
2. Train ride
I'm hungry until the station.
स्टेशन तक मुझे भूख लगी है।
station tak mujhe bhookh lagi hai.
3. Office lunch
The meeting was long — I'm hungry.
मीटिंग लंबी थी, मुझे भूख लगी है।
meeting lambi thi, mujhe bhookh lagi hai.
Common mistakes with “I'm hungry”
Instead of
Let's eat — I is hungry.
Say this
Let's eat — I'm hungry.
I'm is the short form of I am. I takes am, including when you describe a feeling or a situation.
Instead of
Let's eat — Me'm hungry.
Say this
Let's eat — I'm hungry.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Deciding on lunch
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Are you hungry?
Show Hindi meaning
आपको भूख लगी है क्या?
aapko bhookh lagi hai kya?
You
Yes — I'm hungry.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, मुझे भूख लगी है।
haan, mujhe bhookh lagi hai.
Partner
Then let's get a thali — hunger will go.
Show Hindi meaning
तो थाली लाएँ — भूख मिटेगी।
to thali laayen — bhookh mitegi.
You
Perfect — I'm really hungry.
Show Hindi meaning
परफ़ेक्ट, सच में मुझे भूख लगी है।
parfekt, sach mein mujhe bhookh lagi hai.
Your turn: use “I'm hungry”
Say this in English: स्टेशन तक मुझे भूख लगी है। (station tak mujhe bhookh lagi hai.)
Reveal sample answer
I'm hungry until the station.
स्टेशन तक मुझे भूख लगी है।
station tak mujhe bhookh lagi hai.
Compare your word order with “I'm hungry until the station.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “I'm hungry” in English
Mujhe bhookh lagi hai ko English mein kya kehte hain?
मुझे भूख लगी है (mujhe bhookh lagi hai) can be expressed as “I'm hungry” in English. English describes hunger with be: “I am hungry.” Hungry is an adjective. Hunger is a noun; “I have hungry” does not work.
What does “I'm hungry” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “I'm hungry” means मुझे भूख लगी है (mujhe bhookh lagi hai). The sentence “Let's eat — I'm hungry.” shows it in context.
How do I use “I'm hungry” in a sentence?
I'm hungry until the station. Hindi meaning: स्टेशन तक मुझे भूख लगी है। (station tak mujhe bhookh lagi hai.). Use “I'm hungry” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
What should I watch for when using “I'm hungry”?
English describes hunger with be: “I am hungry.” Hungry is an adjective. Hunger is a noun; “I have hungry” does not work.
