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durstig
thirsty
To feel the physical need to take in liquid.
example
Nach dem langen Lauf war ich unglaublich durstig.
After the long run, I was incredibly thirsty.
durstig
thirsty
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Usage tips
Word family
The adjective 'durstig' (thirsty) is derived from the noun 'der Durst' (thirst). The ending '-ig' is a typical German way of forming an adjective from a noun.
EXAMPLE
Ein kühles Glas Wasser ist das Beste, wenn man durstig ist.
A cool glass of water is the best thing when you're thirsty.
Use with 'sein'
To express that you are thirsty, German very often uses the construction 'sein + durstig' (to be + thirsty).
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Sport bin ich immer besonders durstig.
After exercise, I'm always especially thirsty.
Fixed preposition 'nach'
In the figurative meaning, 'durstig' (thirsty) is almost always used with the preposition 'nach' and the dative. It describes a strong, greedy desire.
EXAMPLE
Die junge Journalistin war durstig nach einer großen Story.
The young journalist was thirsty for a big story.
Compare with
durstig vs hungrig
hungry
'hungrig' and 'durstig' both describe a physical need. 'hungrig' fits when you want or need to eat something. 'durstig' fits when you want or need to drink something. Learners may confuse the words because both often occur after sports, work, or a long break. Figuratively, both can express a strong desire, but in everyday life the physical difference is most important: 'hungrig' for food, 'durstig' for drink.
durstig
Beim Training wurde Tom sehr durstig und trank eine ganze Flasche Wasser.
During training, Tom became very thirsty and drank a whole bottle of water.
hungrig
Nach dem langen Spaziergang sind wir alle hungrig.
After the long walk, we are all hungry.
In real life
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