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feminine

ˈfɔmi

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Translation

hunger

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Word origin

From Latin fames ('hunger').

Origin
Latin
Root
fames
English cognates
famine, famished

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralfomes

Examples

.

I am really hungry after training.

grave .

Hunger is still a serious problem in the world.

.

We went hungry during the trip without money.

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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 11: Words 481-490.