English · Word Candidate

hunger

/ˈhʌŋɡə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: hungers · hungering · hungered

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A need or compelling desire for food.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nhu cầu hoặc ham muốn mạnh mẽ về thức ăn

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Any strong desire or need.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ham muốn hoặc nhu cầu mạnh mẽ nào đó

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Noun

Examples

I have a hunger to win.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To be in need of food.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cần thức ăn

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Verb

Examples

Therefore if thine enemie hunger, feed him: if he thirst, giue him drink. For in so doing thou shalt heape coales of fire on his head.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To have a desire (for); to long; to yearn.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Khao khát hoặc mong muốn một điều gì

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Verb

Examples

I hungered for your love.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “hunger” mean?

A need or compelling desire for food.

Is “hunger” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.