Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

hungrig

Translation (Übersetzung) hungry
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈhʊŋʁɪç]
A1
Adjective
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
adjective A1 basic vocabulary physical state body food
Hungrig is a basic adjective describing the physical sensation of needing food. It is one of the first adjectives learners typically encounter. It can be used predictively (e.g., Ich bin hungrig) or attributively (e.g., der hungrige Mann). It declines like a regular adjective, taking the appropriate adjective endings based on gender, case, and article. The word is derived from the noun 'Hunger' (hunger).

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hungrig is a German Adjective

Learn hungrig meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. hungrig is classified as an Adjective in German grammar.

hungrig Examples (Beispiele) in English

hungrig examples with English translations. See how to use hungrig in sentences. hungrig example sentences in English below.

Die Kinder sind nach der Schule immer hungrig.
The children are always hungry after school.
Describing a common state.
Sie sah den hungrigen Welpen an und gab ihm Futter.
She looked at the hungry puppy and gave it food.
Attributive use before a noun.
Bist du schon hungrig? Wir können früher zu Abend essen.
Are you hungry already? We can have dinner earlier.
Question about current state.
Der Geruch von frischem Brot macht mich hungrig.
The smell of fresh bread makes me hungry.
Causing the sensation.
Er ist hungrig auf Erfolg.
He is hungry for success.
Figurative use.

hungrig — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for hungrig — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Ich habe hungrig.
    Ich bin hungrig.
    'Hungrig' is an adjective describing a state, so it requires the verb 'sein' (to be), not 'haben' (to have).
  • Ich bin Hunger.
    Ich habe Hunger. / Ich bin hungrig.
    'Hunger' is a noun and requires 'haben'. 'Hungrig' is the adjective and requires 'sein'. Do not confuse the noun with the adjective.
  • ein hungrig Mann
    ein hungriger Mann
    When used attributively before a noun, the adjective must take the correct ending. With indefinite article 'ein' and masculine noun 'Mann' (nominative), it is 'hungriger'.

hungrig Word Family - hungrig Related Words - hungrig Family Members

hungrig Word Family (Wortfamilie)

hungrig word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn hungrig family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore hungrig related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Root Noun (Stammwort)
Hunger
Meaning: hunger
Example: Ich habe großen Hunger.
Noun
Derived Verb (Abgeleitetes Verb)
hungern
Meaning: to starve, to fast
Tense: Präsens
Example: Sie hungert, um abzunehmen.
Verb
Comparative Form (Komparativ)
hungriger
Meaning: more hungry
Example: Ich bin hungriger als du.
Adjective
Superlative Form (Superlativ)
am hungrigsten
Meaning: most hungry
Example: Von uns allen ist er am hungrigsten.
Adjective

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hungrig Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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hungrig Collocations (Kollokationen)

hungrig collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn hungrig word combinations and how to use hungrig with other words naturally.

sehr hungrig sein
to be very hungry
High frequency
hungrig werden
to get hungry
High frequency
hungrig machen
to make hungry
Medium frequency
hungrig wie ein Bär
hungry as a bear
Low frequency
hungrig auf etwas sein
to be hungry for something (figurative)
Medium frequency
hungrige Augen
hungry eyes (eager, desiring)
Low frequency
hungrige Gäste
hungry guests
Medium frequency
hungrig nach Wissen
hungry for knowledge
Medium frequency

hungrig Idioms (Redewendungen)

hungrig idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing hungrig with meanings and explanations. Master hungrig expressions used in everyday German.

Hunger ist der beste Koch.
Hunger is the best cook.
Food tastes better when you are hungry.
jemandem den Mund wässrig machen
to make someone's mouth water
To make someone hungry or crave something by describing or showing it.
sich den Bauch vollschlagen
to stuff one's belly
To eat a lot, often until very full.

hungrig Synonyms (Synonyme)

hungrig synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for hungrig and expand your German vocabulary. Learn hungrig similar words and their usage.

appetitlich
Meaning: appetizing
Low similarity
Bärenhunger haben
Meaning: to have a bear's hunger
High similarity
knurrender Magen
Meaning: growling stomach
Medium similarity
Heißhunger haben
Meaning: to have a craving
Medium similarity
nüchtern
Meaning: sober, on an empty stomach
Low similarity

hungrig Antonyms (Antonyme)

hungrig antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to hungrig. Discover hungrig opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

satt
Meaning: full (from eating)
übersättigt
Meaning: overfull, satiated
appetitlos
Meaning: having no appetite

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hungrig Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

hungrig semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to hungrig. Explore hungrig related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn hungrig contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

essen Appetit Mahlzeit Nahrung Durst Restaurant Kühlschrank Snack Frühstück Magen

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