Ich habe großen Hunger
I'm really hungry
Language note: Expresses a strong need for food.
Culture note: Meals are essential in Germany, often shared with family or friends on lengthy occasions.
Context: The captor explains their urgency is due to hunger.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ich
[ikh]
I
Refers to the speaker themselves.
Ich habe großen Hunger und brauche etwas zu essen.
I am very hungry and need something to eat.
habe
[hah-beh]
Have
To possess or own something.
Ich habe großen Hunger und brauche etwas zu essen.
I am very hungry and need something to eat.
großen
[gros-sen]
Big
Of considerable size or extent.
Ich habe großen Hunger und brauche etwas zu essen.
I am very hungry and need something to eat.
Hunger
[hun-ger]
Hunger
A strong need or desire for food.
Ich habe großen Hunger und brauche etwas zu essen.
I am very hungry and need something to eat.
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