Thirst Meaning in English
word
/ˈθɝst/
thurst
/θˈɜːst/
thurst
Definition
A feeling of needing or wanting to drink something. It can also mean a strong desire for something other than a drink, like knowledge or success.
Usage & Nuances
'Thirst' is mainly used for physical need for water. In a figurative sense, 'a thirst for' means a strong desire (e.g., 'a thirst for adventure'). Common collocation: 'quench your thirst.' Avoid confusing 'thirst' (need to drink) with 'hunger' (need to eat).
Spanish: sedPortuguese (BR): sedePortuguese (PT): sedeChinese (Simplified): 口渴Chinese (Traditional): 口渴Hindi: प्यासArabic: عطشBengali: তৃষ্ণাRussian: жаждаJapanese: 渇きVietnamese: khátKorean: 갈증Turkish: susuzluk - arzu (kuvvetli istek)Urdu: پیاسIndonesian: haus - keinginan yang kuat (kiasan)
Example Sentences
Drinking water helps to quench your thirst.
basic
He felt thirst in the hot sun.
basic
Her thirst for knowledge is amazing.
natural
No matter what I drink, my thirst won't go away.
natural
There's a real thirst for adventure in this group.
natural
I have thirst after running.
basic