Ngiri (pronounced "n-gee-ree")
Here's a breakdown:
* Ngi - This is the prefix for "I" in Kikuyu.
* ri - This is the suffix for "am" in Kikuyu.
* giri - This is the Kikuyu word for "hungry."
So, "Ngiri" literally translates to "I am hungry."
There are some other ways to express hunger in Kikuyu depending on the context, but "Ngiri" is the most widely used and understood phrase.