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گرسنه

gorosne

Hungry

Beginneradjective

Definition

Needing food; gorosna-am — I am hungry.

Example

خیلی گرسنه‌ام، ناهار چی داریم؟

I'm very hungry, what's for lunch?

Etymology

'گرسنه' (gorosne) comes from Middle Persian, denoting hunger, reflecting the human experience related to basic needs and sustenance.

How & Where It’s Used

'گرسنه' is used informally in everyday speech, often used to describe feelings of hunger before meals or in casual settings.

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