Hindi for Kids

How to Say "I am hungry" in Hindi

Useful at meal time — kids learn this one fast!

In Hindi (हिन्दी)

मुझे भूख लगी है (Mujhe bhookh lagi hai)

Pronounced: moo-JHEH BHOOKH lah-GEE HAI

How to use this phrase

  • Greet a friend: Try saying "मुझे भूख लगी है (Mujhe bhookh lagi hai)" the next time you meet someone who speaks Hindi.
  • Practice with family: Use it during dinner or while watching a Hindi cartoon together.
  • Be respectful: Speaking even a few words in someone's language shows you care about their culture.
  • Have fun: Don't worry about being perfect — every native speaker started where you are now.

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