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"I'm hungry" in Korean: 배고파요
배고파요baegopayo
I'm hungry in Korean is 배고파요 (baegopayo). 배고파요 describes hunger; 배 is the belly noun and 고프다 is the predicate in the combined expression.
I'm hungry: starting the exchange
아침을 안 먹어서 배고파요.achimeul an meogeoseo baegopayo.
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How to pronounce 배고파요
Say it
baegopayo
/pɛkopʰajo/
배고파요 is read baegopayo. In 많이 배고파요, read the full phrase as mani baegopayo.
"I'm hungry" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 배고파요baegopayo | I'm hungry The inventory form for i'm hungry. | The inventory form for i'm hungry. |
| 많이 배고파요mani baegopayo | I am very hungry 배고파요 describes hunger; 배 is the belly noun and 고프다 is the predicate in the combined expression. | 배고파요 describes hunger; 배 is the belly noun and 고프다 is the predicate in the combined expression. |
How to use 배고파요 in real life
- 1I'm hungry: starting the exchange
아침을 안 먹어서 배고파요.
achimeul an meogeoseo baegopayo.
I am hungry because I did not eat breakfast.
배고파요 describes hunger; 배 is the belly noun and 고프다 is the predicate in the combined expression.
- 2I'm hungry: adding useful context
지금 배고파요. 같이 먹을까요?
jigeum baegopayo. gachi meogeulkkayo?
I am hungry now. Shall we eat together?
This sentence places 배고파요 in a complete exchange.
- 3I'm hungry: a different conversation
운동하고 나니 배고파요.
undonghago nani baegopayo.
I am hungry after exercising.
This sentence places 배고파요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 배고파요
Incorrect: 아침를 안 먹어서 배고파요.
Correct: 아침을 안 먹어서 배고파요.
When practicing i'm hungry, 아침 ends in a consonant, so this sentence needs 아침을, not 아침를.
Incorrect: 아침을 안 먹어서 배고파요이에요.
Correct: 아침을 안 먹어서 배고파요.
When practicing i'm hungry, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 아침을 안 먹어서 배고파요.
Good to know
배고파요 describes hunger; 배 is the belly noun and 고프다 is the predicate in the combined expression.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led food and drink study exercise: two sentences with 배고파요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
아침을 안 먹어서 배고파요.
achimeul an meogeoseo baegopayo.
I am hungry because I did not eat breakfast.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
지금 배고파요. 같이 먹을까요?
jigeum baegopayo. gachi meogeulkkayo?
I am hungry now. Shall we eat together?
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I'm hungry" in Korean
What does 배고파요 mean?
I'm hungry in Korean is 배고파요 (baegopayo). 배고파요 describes hunger; 배 is the belly noun and 고프다 is the predicate in the combined expression.
When should I say 많이 배고파요?
배고파요 describes hunger; 배 is the belly noun and 고프다 is the predicate in the combined expression.
How does 많이 배고파요 differ from the basic expression?
많이 배고파요 means “I am very hungry”. 배고파요 describes hunger; 배 is the belly noun and 고프다 is the predicate in the combined expression.
Can I use 배고파요 in a full sentence?
아침을 안 먹어서 배고파요. means “I am hungry because I did not eat breakfast.” 배고파요 describes hunger; 배 is the belly noun and 고프다 is the predicate in the combined expression.
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