Dictionary Romanian – English

foame



Substantiv feminin
1.

hunger


2.

clam


3. fig.

thirst


4. fig.

yearning


5. (foamete)

famine


6. (foamete)

starvation


Expressions:
a-și astâmpăra foamea  =  to appease/satisfy one's hunger
îi chiorăiau mațele de foame aprox.  =  he felt empty
îi chiorăiau mațele de foame aprox.  =  he felt a pain in the stomach
a muri de foame  =  to die of hunger/starvation
a muri de foame  =  to be starved to death
a i se face foame  =  to feel/grow/get hungry
a-i fi foame  =  to be hungry
a-i fi foame  =  to be empty
a-i fi foame  =  to cry cupboard
foamea e cel mai bun bucătar  =  hunger is the best sauce