Romanian · Emotions & Feelings
flămând
Hungry
Beginneradjective
Definition
Feeling the need to eat; commonly mi-e foame.
Example
Sunt flămând, hai să mâncăm.
I am hungry, let's eat.
Etymology
'Flămând' comes from the verb 'a flămânzi,' which means 'to be hungry.' This word has roots in the Latin 'fames,' which translates to hunger or famine.
How & Where It’s Used
'Flămând' is primarily used in spoken language, but it is also found in literary contexts. It carries a neutral register, applicable in both formal and informal situations.