Vietnamese · Emotions & Feelings
đói
Hungry
Beginneradjective
Definition
Feeling the need to eat.
Example
Tôi đói rồi, đi ăn thôi.
I am hungry, let's go eat.
Etymology
'Đói' comes from the Proto-Viet-Muong word meaning hunger, and it has remained relatively unchanged in form and meaning from historical periods to the modern language. The term reflects the enduring concepts of need and desire related to food.
How & Where It’s Used
Frequently used in informal speech, 'đói' appears in both written and spoken Vietnamese. It is universally understood, transcending regional dialects, and is commonly used in various social contexts, especially when discussing needs.