A1 Idiom Informal

Avere fame da lupi

To be very hungry

Meaning

Being extremely hungry.

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Cultural Background

Often used after skiing or mountain hiking. Frequently used before a large family lunch.

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Use it with 'una'

Adding 'una' before 'fame' makes it sound more natural in conversation.

Meaning

Being extremely hungry.

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Use it with 'una'

Adding 'una' before 'fame' makes it sound more natural in conversation.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Dopo la corsa, io ____ una fame da lupi.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ho

The verb 'avere' is used with 'fame'.

Which is correct?

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ho fame da lupi.

Correct subject-verb agreement.

🎉 Score: /2

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

2 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Dopo la corsa, io ____ una fame da lupi.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ho

The verb 'avere' is used with 'fame'.

Which is correct? Choose A1

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ho fame da lupi.

Correct subject-verb agreement.

🎉 Score: /2

Frequently Asked Questions

2 questions

Yes, 'fame da leoni' is also common.

No, it's very informal but not rude.

Related Phrases

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Avere una fame da leoni

synonym

To be very hungry.

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Morire di fame

similar

To be starving.

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