Definition of the word thirsty

Pronunciation of vocabulary thirsty

thirstyadjective
khát, cảm thấy khát
/ˈθəːsti/

Origin of the word thirsty

The word "thirsty" traces its roots back to the Old English word "þyrst," which means "thirst." This word evolved from the Proto-Germanic "þurstiz," itself derived from the Proto-Indo-European "dʰers-," meaning "to be dry." Over time, "þyrst" morphed into "thurst" in Middle English and finally into "thirsty" in Modern English. While the word initially referred only to a physical need for water, it eventually acquired its metaphorical meaning of strong desire or longing.

Vocabulary summary thirsty

type adjective

meaning thirst; make thirsty

example to be thirsty

example football is a thirsty game

meaning thirst, desire

example the fields are thirsty for rain

example thirsty for blood

Example of vocabulary thirstynamespace

needing or wanting to drink

cần hoặc muốn uống

We were hungry and thirsty.
Chúng tôi đói và khát.
Digging is thirsty work (= makes you thirsty).
Đào là công việc khát nước (= làm cho bạn khát nước).
She felt suddenly very thirsty.
Cô đột nhiên cảm thấy rất khát nước.
I was starting to get quite thirsty.
Tôi bắt đầu cảm thấy khá khát.
I'm really thirsty.
Tôi thực sự khát.