Meaning
Expressing a need for food.
Cultural Background
Hunger is often a precursor to 'fika' or a main meal. It is a socially acceptable reason to end a meeting. Directness about needs is common. You don't need to hide your hunger. In many cultures, expressing hunger can be seen as rude. In Sweden, it is seen as practical.
Adjective agreement
Remember that 'hungrig' changes to 'hungriga' for plural subjects.
Don't say 'jag har hungrig'
This is a very common mistake. Always use 'är'.
Meaning
Expressing a need for food.
Adjective agreement
Remember that 'hungrig' changes to 'hungriga' for plural subjects.
Don't say 'jag har hungrig'
This is a very common mistake. Always use 'är'.
Use 'vrålhungrig'
Use this to sound more like a native speaker when you are really hungry.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the verb.
Jag ___ hungrig.
The verb 'vara' (to be) in the present tense for 'jag' is 'är'.
Choose the correct plural form.
Vi ___ hungriga.
When the subject is plural (Vi), the adjective must end in -a.
Match the phrase with its meaning.
Jag är hungrig
The phrase means I am hungry.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Är du hungrig? B: ___
This is the most natural response to the question.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesJag ___ hungrig.
The verb 'vara' (to be) in the present tense for 'jag' is 'är'.
Vi ___ hungriga.
When the subject is plural (Vi), the adjective must end in -a.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
The phrase means I am hungry.
A: Är du hungrig? B: ___
This is the most natural response to the question.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsOnly if you are discussing lunch plans with your interviewer.
No, it is very direct and normal in Sweden.
Use 'Jag är vrålhungrig'.
Yes, 'hungriga' for plural.
Use 'Jag är sugen på något'.
It is neutral.
Because of your native language interference.
Yes, it is perfectly fine.
Related Phrases
Jag är sugen på
similarI am craving
Jag är mätt
contrastI am full
Jag är vrålhungrig
builds onI am ravenous
