English–German
“thirsty” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈdʊʁstɪç/
Example
Nach dem Sport bin ich durstiger als vorher.
After exercising, I'm thirstier than before.
How to say “thirsty” in German
“Thirsty” in German is durstig.
A dry-throated person reaches for a drink, or figuratively reaches eagerly toward a desired thing.
Example sentences with durstig
Im heißen Büro wurde ich schnell durstig.
In the hot office, I quickly became thirsty.
Tips for using durstig
- In everyday requests, Ich habe Durst is more idiomatic than Ich bin durstig, which can sound literal or slightly formal.