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How do you say "im hungry" in Korean?

배고파

baegopa

Phrase Hangul

In Korean, "im hungry" is 배고파 (baegopa).

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Pronunciation

Bae-go-pa, three quick syllables, 'bae' rhymes with 'bay' and 'go-pa' trails off lightly.

Writing and usage

배고파 is written using hangul. It's a phrase, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

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How to remember 배고파

Picture your belly, bae, going 'go, pa!' begging loudly for food.

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Questions about 배고파

How do you pronounce 배고파?

Bae-go-pa, three quick syllables, 'bae' rhymes with 'bay' and 'go-pa' trails off lightly.

Is 배고파 formal or casual?

배고파 is a common everyday expression. Context and tone of voice matter more than the words themselves for how formal it sounds.

How is 배고파 written in Korean?

배고파 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as baegopa.

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