A1 Expression خنثی

Nagugutom ako

I am hungry

معنی

Stating that one needs to eat.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Saying 'Nagugutom ako' is often seen as a request for a 'meryenda' break. Filipinos typically eat five times a day: breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, and dinner. It is common for children to say this to their mothers as soon as they get home from school. It's a sign of the home being a place of nourishment. In offices, 'Nagugutom ako' is a social lubricant. It's how colleagues bond and decide to go to a nearby convenience store or order delivery together. If you say this to a Filipino host, they might feel slightly embarrassed that they haven't offered food yet, and will immediately rush to the kitchen.

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Add 'Na'

Adding 'na' (already) makes you sound much more like a native speaker: 'Nagugutom na ako.'

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Don't forget 'Ako'

In English, we can sometimes just say 'Hungry!', but in Filipino, 'Gutom!' sounds like a command or a label. Always add 'ako'.

معنی

Stating that one needs to eat.

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Add 'Na'

Adding 'na' (already) makes you sound much more like a native speaker: 'Nagugutom na ako.'

⚠️

Don't forget 'Ako'

In English, we can sometimes just say 'Hungry!', but in Filipino, 'Gutom!' sounds like a command or a label. Always add 'ako'.

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The 'Po' factor

If you are at a Filipino's house, always use 'Nagugutom na po ako' to be the perfect, polite guest.

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Expect food

Be prepared: if you say this to a Filipino, they WILL find food for you. Don't say it if you aren't actually ready to eat!

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the missing word to say 'I am hungry.'

_________ ako.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Nagugutom

'Nagugutom' means 'am hungering'.

How do you say 'I am already hungry' respectfully to an elder?

Select the best option:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Nagugutom na po ako.

'Po' adds respect, and 'na' means 'already'.

Complete the dialogue.

Friend A: 'Nagugutom ako.' Friend B: '__________'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Kain tayo!

'Kain tayo!' (Let's eat!) is the most natural response to someone saying they are hungry.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are very, very hungry and want to emphasize it.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Gutom na gutom ako.

Repeating the root 'gutom' adds emphasis.

Match the Filipino to the English.

Pairs: 1. Nagugutom ako, 2. Busog ako, 3. Kain tayo

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 1-C, 2-B, 3-A

Basic food-related vocabulary matching.

🎉 امتیاز: /5

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

When to say it

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Morning

  • Breakfast
  • Almusal
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Afternoon

  • Meryenda
  • Lunch
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Evening

  • Hapunan
  • Midnight snack

بانک تمرین

5 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the missing word to say 'I am hungry.' جای خالی A1

_________ ako.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Nagugutom

'Nagugutom' means 'am hungering'.

How do you say 'I am already hungry' respectfully to an elder? Choose A2

Select the best option:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Nagugutom na po ako.

'Po' adds respect, and 'na' means 'already'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

Friend A: 'Nagugutom ako.' Friend B: '__________'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Kain tayo!

'Kain tayo!' (Let's eat!) is the most natural response to someone saying they are hungry.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

You are very, very hungry and want to emphasize it.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Gutom na gutom ako.

Repeating the root 'gutom' adds emphasis.

Match the Filipino to the English. Match A1

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 1-C, 2-B, 3-A

Basic food-related vocabulary matching.

🎉 امتیاز: /5

سوالات متداول

14 سوال

It is neutral. To make it formal, add 'po'. To make it informal, use 'Gutom na 'ko'.

No, 'nagugutom' is strictly for physical food hunger. For success, use 'uhaw sa tagumpay' (thirsty for success).

The root word is 'gutom', which means 'hunger'.

You say 'Hindi ako nagugutom' or 'Busog pa ako'.

'Nagugutom' is the present tense (happening now), while 'Magutom' is the infinitive or future form.

Yes, but add 'po' and maybe a reason, like 'Sir, nagugutom na po ako, pwede na po ba tayong mag-break?'

'Nagugutom ako' is more common for the feeling of hunger starting, while 'Gutom ako' is a statement of the state.

Yes, it means 'My stomach is hungering', which is a common variation.

Use 'Gutom na gutom ako' or 'Patay na ako sa gutom'.

Yes, 'Gutom na me' is very common in texting.

No, Filipino verbs and pronouns (ako) are gender-neutral.

Absolutely, it's a great way to tell the waiter you are ready to order.

You can say 'Medyo nagugutom ako' (I'm a bit hungry).

Many have similar roots (e.g., 'Gutom' in Cebuano), but the prefix 'Nag-' is specific to Tagalog/Filipino.

عبارات مرتبط

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Kain tayo

similar

Let's eat

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Busog ako

contrast

I am full

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Gutom na gutom

specialized form

Starving

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Pampagana

builds on

Appetizer

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Hayok

specialized form

Ravenous

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Pasalubong

similar

Souvenir food

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