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Updated 22 October 2026

derHunger

hunger

masculineno plural in everyday use/ˈhʊŋɐ/Hun-gerlevel A1

Hunger in every case

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativeder Hunger–
Accusativeden Hunger–
Dativedem Hunger–
Genitivedes Hungers–

Hunger in use

  • A1

    Ich habe Hunger.

    I'm hungry.

  • A1

    Hast du Hunger?

    Are you hungry?

  • A2

    Ich habe einen Bärenhunger.

    I'm starving.

    Bärenhunger = 'bear's hunger'

Phrases

Good to know

  • German says 'Hunger haben' (have hunger).
  • hungrig = hungry (less common).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it der, die or das Hunger?

It's der Hunger. Hunger is masculine.

What does Hunger mean?

Hunger means hunger in English.

Does Hunger have a plural?

Hunger is normally used in the singular only.