Meaning
hunger
In a sentence
Ho fame, mangio qualcosa prima di uscire.
I'm hungry, I'll eat something before going out.
Hai fame o vuoi solo un caffè?
Are you hungry or do you just want a coffee?
Non ho fame stasera, grazie.
I'm not hungry tonight, thanks.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fame | feminine · singular |
| fami | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'fame' for physical hunger; 'appetito' for desire to eat (e.g., before a meal).
- 'Ho fame' is standard; avoid 'sono fame' (incorrect). Always use 'avere' (to have), not 'essere' (to be).
- Informal: 'morire di fame' (to starve). Formal contexts rarely use 'fame' metaphorically.