Example: Nach dem Sport habe ich großen Durst gehabt.
Definition
"Durst haben" means to feel a strong desire or need to drink something, usually water or another beverage, especially after physical activity or when dehydrated. For example, after exercise, one might say they have "Durst gehabt" to express this thirst.
Translations
be thirsty
tener sed
dorst hebben
tenir set
avoir soif
Etymology
The phrase "Durst haben" comes from the German word "Durst," meaning thirst, which originates from Old High German "durst". The verb "haben" means to have, so together they literally translate to "have thirst." Did you know this expression vividly conveys the basic human need to drink fluids when thirsty?
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be thirsty