मतलब
Stating that one needs to eat.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
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.
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'.
मतलब
Stating that one needs to eat.
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'.
The 'Po' factor
If you are at a Filipino's house, always use 'Nagugutom na po ako' to be the perfect, polite guest.
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!
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing word to say 'I am hungry.'
_________ ako.
'Nagugutom' means 'am hungering'.
How do you say 'I am already hungry' respectfully to an elder?
Select the best option:
'Po' adds respect, and 'na' means 'already'.
Complete the dialogue.
Friend A: 'Nagugutom ako.' Friend B: '__________'
'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.
Repeating the root 'gutom' adds emphasis.
Match the Filipino to the English.
Pairs: 1. Nagugutom ako, 2. Busog ako, 3. Kain tayo
Basic food-related vocabulary matching.
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विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
When to say it
Morning
- • Breakfast
- • Almusal
Afternoon
- • Meryenda
- • Lunch
Evening
- • Hapunan
- • Midnight snack
अभ्यास बैंक
5 अभ्यास_________ ako.
'Nagugutom' means 'am hungering'.
Select the best option:
'Po' adds respect, and 'na' means 'already'.
Friend A: 'Nagugutom ako.' Friend B: '__________'
'Kain tayo!' (Let's eat!) is the most natural response to someone saying they are hungry.
You are very, very hungry and want to emphasize it.
Repeating the root 'gutom' adds emphasis.
बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:
Basic food-related vocabulary matching.
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
14 सवालIt 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.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Kain tayo
similarLet's eat
Busog ako
contrastI am full
Gutom na gutom
specialized formStarving
Pampagana
builds onAppetizer
Hayok
specialized formRavenous
Pasalubong
similarSouvenir food
