Signification
Expressing a strong need to eat.
Contexte culturel
In an Italian household, saying 'Ho molta fame' is music to a cook's ears. It's often followed by 'Mangia, mangia!' (Eat, eat!). Italians generally eat lunch at 1:00 PM and dinner at 8:00 PM. If you say 'Ho molta fame' at 4:00 PM, you might find many kitchens closed. If you have 'molta fame' before dinner, Italians go for an 'aperitivo'—a drink with small snacks to tide them over. In some regions, like Tuscany or Sicily, the local dialect might change the sound, but 'Ho molta fame' remains the universal standard.
The 'H' is Silent
Never pronounce the 'H' in 'Ho'. It is purely a visual marker in Italian grammar.
Agreement is Key
Remember: MoltA famE. Both end in a feminine sound. This helps with the rhythm of the phrase.
Signification
Expressing a strong need to eat.
The 'H' is Silent
Never pronounce the 'H' in 'Ho'. It is purely a visual marker in Italian grammar.
Agreement is Key
Remember: MoltA famE. Both end in a feminine sound. This helps with the rhythm of the phrase.
Don't be shy
In Italy, it's okay to admit you're hungry! It shows you're ready to enjoy the local culture.
Add 'un sacco'
For a very native sound, you can say 'Ho un sacco di fame' (I have a sack of hunger).
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'molto'.
Ho ______ fame.
'Fame' is a feminine singular noun, so the adjective must be 'molta'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'I am very hungry' in Italian?
You must use 'avere' (ho) and the feminine adjective 'molta'.
Match the Italian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These represent different levels of hunger intensity.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vuoi un po' di pasta? B: Sì, grazie! ________.
This is the most natural response to an offer of food when you are hungry.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Hunger Levels
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesHo ______ fame.
'Fame' is a feminine singular noun, so the adjective must be 'molta'.
How do you say 'I am very hungry' in Italian?
You must use 'avere' (ho) and the feminine adjective 'molta'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These represent different levels of hunger intensity.
A: Vuoi un po' di pasta? B: Sì, grazie! ________.
This is the most natural response to an offer of food when you are hungry.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, that is a literal translation from English and is grammatically incorrect in Italian. You must use 'Ho' (I have).
It is feminine singular. That's why we say 'molta' and not 'molto'.
'Fame' is the physical need to eat. 'Appetito' is the desire to eat. 'Appetito' is slightly more formal.
You can say 'Ho una fame da lupi' or 'Muoio di fame'.
No, in Italian the subject pronoun is usually dropped. 'Ho molta fame' is more natural than 'Io ho molta fame'.
You can say 'Ho molta fame', but you cannot say 'Ho molto fame'. If you want to use an adverb, you'd have to change the structure, which isn't common here.
Not at all! It shows you are looking forward to the food. However, wait for the host to serve before you start eating.
Just say 'Hai fame?' (informal) or 'Ha fame?' (formal).
Use the phrase 'Ho un languorino'.
No, the Italian word for celebrity fame is 'fama'.
Expressions liées
Ho fame da lupi
specialized formI'm starving (hunger like wolves)
Ho un languorino
contrastI'm a little peckish
Muoio di fame
similarI'm dying of hunger
Ho sete
similarI am thirsty
Buon appetito
builds onEnjoy your meal
