How to Say "I am hungry" in Italian

In Italian (Italiano)

Ho fame

Pronounced: oh FAH-meh

How to use this phrase

• Greet a friend: Try saying "Ho fame" the next time you meet someone who speaks Italian.
• Practice with family: Use it during dinner or while watching a Italian 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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