Gujarati · Emotions & Feelings
bhukh
Hunger
The need to eat; mane bhukh lagi means I am hungry.
મને ભૂખ લાગી છે, જમીએ.
I am hungry, let's eat.
'ભૂખ' (bhukh) originates from the Sanskrit word 'भुक्ति' (bhukṭi), which refers to consumption or hunger. It highlights the natural human need for food.
This word is used in both spoken and written Gujarati in various contexts, including formal and informal settings. It is universally understood across Gujarati-speaking regions.