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hunger in Korean

hunger in Korean is 굶주림, 배고픔 — hunger means the physical need or desire to eat.

hunger in Korean

굶주림
noun
Pronounced: gumjurim
need for food
배고픔
noun
Pronounced: baegopeum
need for food

What does "hunger" mean?

  1. noun The physical need or desire to eat.
    "After a long hike without lunch, the children could barely hide their hunger."
  2. noun A strong desire or craving for something other than food.
    "Her hunger for knowledge led her to read every book in the library."
  3. verb To have a strong craving or longing for something.
    "Living in a small town, he hungered for adventure and new places."
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hunger in a sentence

  • After a long hike without lunch, the children could barely hide their hunger.
  • He ate quickly to satisfy his hunger before the meeting began.
  • Her hunger for knowledge led her to read every book in the library.
  • The team showed real hunger to win after losing the last match.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "hunger" in Korean?
"hunger" in Korean is 굶주림, 배고픔. hunger means: The physical need or desire to eat.
How do you pronounce 굶주림?
"hunger" in Korean is 굶주림, pronounced "gumjurim".
How do you use "hunger" in a sentence?
Example: "After a long hike without lunch, the children could barely hide their hunger." In Korean, "hunger" is 굶주림, 배고픔.
Are there other ways to say "hunger" in Korean?
Yes — Korean has 2 translations listed for "hunger": 굶주림, 배고픔.
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