Have a thirst for Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈθɝst/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
HAV uh THURST for
hæv/ /æɪ/ /θˈɜːst/ /fˈɔː
HAV uh THURST faw
Definition
To strongly desire or crave something, especially knowledge, experience, or adventure; to want something eagerly.
Usage & Nuances
This is an idiomatic and somewhat formal or literary way to say you have a strong desire for something (not literal thirst). It's often used with abstract nouns like 'knowledge,' 'adventure,' or 'success.' Avoid using it for physical thirst.
Spanish: tener sed de (fig.) - ansiarPortuguese (BR): ter sede de (fig.) - desejar muitoPortuguese (PT): ter sede de (fig.) - ambicionar muitoChinese (Simplified): 渴望Chinese (Traditional): 渴望Hindi: की प्रबल इच्छा रखनाArabic: يتعطش إلىBengali: তীব্র ইচ্ছা থাকাRussian: жаждатьJapanese: 〜に渇望するVietnamese: khao khátKorean: 갈망하다Turkish: çok arzulamakUrdu: کی شدید خواہش رکھناIndonesian: haus sangat akan
Example Sentences
She has a thirst for knowledge.
basic
Many young people have a thirst for adventure.
basic
Do you have a thirst for success?
basic
Ever since she was a kid, she’s had a thirst for learning new things.
natural
If you have a thirst for travel, you’ll love this job.
natural
He’s always had a thirst for pushing his limits.
natural