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    How to say "I am hungry" in Russian

    Я голоден / голодна
    Ya goloden / golodna

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    Adjective changes by gender: голоден (m), голодна (f).

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    How do you say "I am hungry" in Russian?

    "I am hungry" in Russian is Я голоден / голодна, pronounced Ya goloden / golodna.

    How do you pronounce Я голоден / голодна?

    Ya goloden / golodna. Use the Listen button above to hear it.

    Is Я голоден / голодна formal or informal?

    Adjective changes by gender: голоден (m), голодна (f).

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