Korean for Kids
How to Say "I am hungry" in Korean
Useful at meal time — kids learn this one fast!
In Korean (한국어)
배고파요 (Baegopayo)
Pronounced: BAY-go-pah-yo
How to use this phrase
- Greet a friend: Try saying "배고파요 (Baegopayo)" the next time you meet someone who speaks Korean.
- Practice with family: Use it during dinner or while watching a Korean 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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