18. How to say “I’m hungry” in Korean

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Hi, guys! Today, let’s learn how to say “I’m hungry” in Korean. This is a useful phrase when you want to tell someone that you are hungry, especially when traveling in Korea!

1. Main Expression
   The phrase to say “I’m hungry” is:
   배고파요.(baegopayo)
   It means, “I’m hungry.”

2. Breakdown

• 배 (bae): stomach

• 고파요 (gopayo): to be hungry (polite ending)

3. Example Sentences

   A: 배고파요.(I’m hungry.)

    

   B: 뭐 먹고 싶어요?(What do you want to eat?)

    

   A: 김밥 먹고 싶어요.(I want to eat kimbap!)

    

4. Tips

• You can say 배고프다 (baegopeuda) for the dictionary/base form.

• If you want to be more casual with friends, just say 배고파 (baegopa).

• For children, you can ask: 배고파요? ( baegopayo?)

5. More Useful Vocabulary

• 배불러요 (baebulleoyo): I’m full

• 간식 (gansik): snack

• 식사 (siksa): meal

한국어 번역

안녕하세요! 오늘은 한국어로 ‘배고파요’를 어떻게 말하는지 배워봅시다. 여행 중이나 누군가와 식사를 하고 싶을 때 유용한 표현이에요.

1. 기본 표현
   “배고파요.”는 “I’m hungry”라는 뜻입니다.

2. 표현 분석

• 배: 배(배, stomach)

• 고파요: 고프다(배가 고프다/배고픔을 느끼다)의 존댓말

3. 예시 문장
   A: 배고파요.
   B: 뭐 먹고 싶어요?
   A: 김밥 먹고 싶어요.

4. 팁
   친구 사이엔 “배고파”만 사용해도 좋아요. 아이에겐 “배고파요?”라는 질문도 자주 씁니다.

5. 추가 어휘

• 배불러요: 배가 부른 상태

• 간식: 간단한 음식, 간식

• 식사: 식사, meal

Keep practicing! Next time you’re hungry in Korea, try using this expression confidently.