Cool MateMeaning of Thirsty
In simple words: Feeling like you need to drink something.
Thirsty in a sentence
- We were hungry and thirsty.
- Digging is **thirsty work** *(= makes you thirsty)*.
- She felt suddenly very thirsty.
- I was starting to get quite thirsty.
- I'm really thirsty.
- He is thirsty for power.
How to use Thirsty
Use 'thirsty' to describe a need for drink. It's neutral and appropriate in most situations. Avoid using in formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'thirsty' as needing 'thirst quenchers' like drinks.
Related words
Collocations with Thirsty
- feel thirsty
- thirsty for knowledge
- thirsty work
- extremely thirsty
- thirsty traveler
Synonyms for Thirsty
- hungry (5)
Common mistakes with Thirsty
- Confusing with 'hungry', which means needing food.
- Using it to describe a physical feeling when you mean 'dry'.
- Saying 'I am thirsty for water' instead of 'I am thirsty.'
Thirsty appears in
Thirsty in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
عطشان
تحس إنك محتاج تشرب حاجة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
তৃষ্ণার্ত
জল বা অন্য কিছু পান করার ইচ্ছা হচ্ছে।
- GermanDeutsch
Durstig
Das Gefühl, dass man etwas trinken muss.
- SpanishEspañol
Sediento
Sentir que necesitas beber algo.
- Persianفارسی
تشنه
احساس نیاز به نوشیدن چیزی.
- FrenchFrançais
Soif
Avoir envie de boire quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
प्यासा
कुछ पीने की ज़रूरत महसूस होना।
- ItalianItaliano
Assetato
Che ha voglia di bere qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Com sede
Sentindo que você precisa beber alguma coisa.
- RussianРусский
Испытывающий жажду, жаждущий
Чувствуешь, что тебе нужно что-то выпить.
- Urduاردو
پیاسا، تشنہ
کچھ پینے کی ضرورت محسوس کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
口渴的
感觉像是需要喝点东西。
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Frequently asked questions about Thirsty
What does Thirsty mean?
Feeling like you need to drink something.
What is the definition of Thirsty?
needing or wanting to drink
How do you use Thirsty in a sentence?
We were hungry and thirsty.
Can you give another example of Thirsty?
Digging is **thirsty work** *(= makes you thirsty)*.
What are synonyms for Thirsty?
Common alternatives include hungry (5).
What is the opposite of Thirsty?
Opposite meanings include full, satisfied.
What words go with Thirsty?
It commonly pairs with feel thirsty, thirsty for knowledge, thirsty work, extremely thirsty, thirsty traveler.
What are common mistakes when using Thirsty?
Confusing with 'hungry', which means needing food. Using it to describe a physical feeling when you mean 'dry'. Saying 'I am thirsty for water' instead of 'I am thirsty.'
How do you pronounce Thirsty?
US: /["/ˈθɜːrsti/"]/, UK: /["/ˈθɜːsti/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Thirsty?
Use 'thirsty' to describe a need for drink. It's neutral and appropriate in most situations. Avoid using in formal writing.
What CEFR level is Thirsty?
"Thirsty" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.