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hunger in Irish

hunger in Irish is anrachán, ocras — hunger means the physical need or desire to eat.

hunger in Irish

anrachán
noun
(by extension) Any strong desire or need.
ocras
noun
(by extension) Any strong desire or need.
ocras
verb
(intransitive) To be in need of food.

What does "hunger" mean?

  1. noun The physical need or desire to eat.
    "The smell of fresh bread only sharpened her hunger."
  2. noun A strong desire or craving for something other than food.
    "His hunger for success drove him to work late every night."
  3. verb To have a strong craving or longing for something.
    "She hungered for a chance to prove herself."
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hunger in a sentence

  • The smell of fresh bread only sharpened her hunger.
  • His hunger for success drove him to work late every night.
  • She hungered for a chance to prove herself.

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What is "hunger" in Irish?

"hunger" in Irish is anrachán, ocras. hunger means: The physical need or desire to eat.

How do you use "hunger" in a sentence?

Example: "The smell of fresh bread only sharpened her hunger." In Irish, "hunger" is anrachán, ocras.

Are there other ways to say "hunger" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "hunger": anrachán, ocras.

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