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hunger in Russian

hunger in Russian is го́лод, голод, жа́жда — hunger means the physical need or desire to eat.

hunger in Russian

го́лод
noun
Pronounced: golod
голод
noun
Pronounced: golod
жа́жда
noun
Pronounced: zhazhda
(by extension) Any strong desire or need.
голод
noun
Pronounced: golod
(by extension) Any strong desire or need.
голода́ть
verb
Pronounced: golodat
(intransitive) To be in need of food.
проголода́ться
verb
Pronounced: progolodatsya
(intransitive) To be in need of food.
алкать
verb
Pronounced: alkat
(figuratively, intransitive, usually, _, with 'for' or 'after') To have a desire (for); to long; to yearn.
жа́ждать
verb
Pronounced: zhazhdat
(figuratively, intransitive, usually, _, with 'for' or 'after') To have a desire (for); to long; to yearn.

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."

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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Common Russian translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "hunger" in Russian?

"hunger" in Russian is го́лод, голод, жа́жда. hunger means: The physical need or desire to eat.

How do you pronounce го́лод?

"hunger" in Russian is го́лод, pronounced "golod".

How do you use "hunger" in a sentence?

Example: "The smell of fresh bread only sharpened her hunger." In Russian, "hunger" is го́лод, голод, жа́жда.

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

Yes — Russian has 7 translations listed for "hunger": го́лод, голод, жа́жда, голода́ть, проголода́ться, алкать.

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