배고파 (bae-go-pa, baegopa)
배고파 (baegopa) is a common Korean expression meaning 'I'm hungry.'
Core meaning and shades learners miss.
'배고파' is a shortened form of '배가 고프다,' meaning 'I'm hungry.'
Nuances
When to use
Talking with friends, Lunchtime, Wanting a snack
In context
'배고파' is used mainly in spoken Korean, often with the subject omitted, to express hunger simply. It is natural in casual conversations among friends or family.
배고파서 밥 먹으러 가자.
bae-go-pa-seo bap meok-eu-reo ga-ja., bae go pa seo bap meok eu reo ga ja.
Subject omitted; naturally expresses hunger.
나는 배고파요.
na-neun bae-go-pa-yo., na neun bae go pa yo.
Polite form used in formal situations.
배고파서 공부 못 하겠어.
bae-go-pa-seo gong-bu mos ha-gess-eo., bae go pa seo gong bu mos ha gess eo.
Expresses hunger interfering with concentration.
배고파서 잠을 잤다.
bae-go-pa-seo jam-eul jass-da., bae go pa seo jam eul jass da.
Sleeping because of hunger is illogical here.
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