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배고파요
How to say I’m hungry in Korean A1
배고파요, 배고프세요?, and soft ways to suggest food.
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Every form, from formal to casual
배고파요 comes from 배고프다. Thirsty is 목말라요.
| Korean | Romanization | Level | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 배고파요 | baegopayo | Polite | I’m hungry |
| 배고프세요? | baegopeuseyo? | Honorific Q | Are you hungry? (to elder) |
| 배고파 | baegopa | Casual | Friends |
| 뭐 좀 먹을래요? | mwo jom meogeullaeyo? | Polite soft | Want to eat something? |
Which one do I actually use?
Suggest lunch: 배고파요. 뭐 좀 먹을래요?. To a teacher: ask 식사하셨어요? rather than 배고프세요? too bluntly.
Pronunciation notes
- 배고파요
배-고-파-요; 프→파 before 요 in conjugation.
Vocabulary set
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Quick drill
Common mistakes
- ✗ 배고프요✓ 배고파요Irregular 으-drop: 고프 + 아요 → 고파요.
Example sentences
배고파요. 밥 먹으러 가요.
baegopayo. bap meogeureo gayo.
I’m hungry. Let’s go eat.
아직 배고프세요?
ajik baegopeuseyo?
Are you still hungry?
FAQ
How do you say I’m hungry in Korean?
배고파요 (polite) or 배고파 (casual).
How do you say I’m thirsty?
목말라요.
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