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Ik ben dorstig

I am thirsty

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Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use 'Ik ben dorstig' to clearly communicate that you need a drink.

  • Means: I am experiencing the physical sensation of thirst.
  • Used in: Cafes, restaurants, or when asking a friend for water.
  • Don't confuse: 'Ik ben dorstig' (adjective) with 'Ik heb dorst' (noun phrase).
Dry throat + Water glass = 'Ik ben dorstig'

توضیح در سطح شما:

This phrase means you want to drink water. Use it when you are thirsty.
This is a simple adjective phrase to describe your physical state. It is used to ask for a drink in a direct way.
While 'Ik ben dorstig' is grammatically correct, Dutch speakers often prefer the noun construction 'Ik heb dorst'. It is a functional expression for expressing physiological needs.
The phrase functions as a predicative adjective. It is a standard way to express a state of being, though it is slightly less idiomatic than the noun-based alternative in colloquial Dutch.
From a linguistic perspective, this phrase demonstrates the Germanic tendency to use state-of-being verbs. It is a clear example of how Dutch prioritizes functional, literal communication over complex idiomatic structures for basic needs.
The usage of 'Ik ben dorstig' versus 'Ik heb dorst' highlights the nuances of Dutch aspectual expression. While both are semantically equivalent, the choice between adjectival and nominal predicates reflects subtle regional and stylistic preferences in the Dutch language.

معنی

Stating you want to drink.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Directness is key. You don't need to apologize for being thirsty.

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Noun vs Adjective

Remember: Ik ben dorstig (adjective) vs Ik heb dorst (noun).

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Noun vs Adjective

Remember: Ik ben dorstig (adjective) vs Ik heb dorst (noun).

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Fill in the correct verb.

Ik ___ dorstig.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ben

With the adjective 'dorstig', we use the verb 'zijn' (to be).

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✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
Fill in the correct verb. Fill Blank A1

Ik ___ dorstig.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ben

With the adjective 'dorstig', we use the verb 'zijn' (to be).

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سوالات متداول

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No, it is very direct and polite in the Netherlands.

عبارات مرتبط

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Ik heb dorst

synonym

I have thirst

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At a cafe

Waiter: Wat wilt u drinken?

You: Ik ben dorstig, mag ik een glas water?

neutral

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روش یادسپاری

Think of a 'door' that is 'stuck' (dorstig) because it's dry and needs oil (water).

تداعی تصویری

Imagine yourself standing in a desert, holding a dry, dusty door that needs a drink of water.

Rhyme

Dorstig, dorstig, ik ben dorstig, geef me water, dat is vorstig.

Story

I was walking in the Sahara. I felt very dry. I said to my guide, 'Ik ben dorstig'. He gave me a bottle of water.

In Other Languages

English 'thirsty' and German 'durstig' are cognates. It is a very common structure in Germanic languages.

شبکه واژگان

waterdrinkendorstdroogglasflesdorstigbehoefte

چالش

Say 'Ik ben dorstig' every time you reach for a glass of water today.

Review in 1, 3, 7, and 14 days.

تلفظ

تکیه Stress on the first syllable.

The 'g' is a soft, guttural sound.

طیف رسمیت

رسمی
Ik ervaar een aanzienlijke dorst.

Ik ervaar een aanzienlijke dorst. (Expressing thirst)

خنثی
Ik ben dorstig.

Ik ben dorstig. (Expressing thirst)

غیر رسمی
Ik heb dorst.

Ik heb dorst. (Expressing thirst)

عامیانه
Ik ben kurkdroog.

Ik ben kurkdroog. (Expressing thirst)

From Proto-Germanic *thurstuz, meaning thirst. It has been a constant in the language.

Middle Dutch:

نکته جالب

It is a cognate of the English word 'thirst'.

نکات فرهنگی

Directness is key. You don't need to apologize for being thirsty.

“Ik ben dorstig, mag ik wat drinken?”

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

“

Ben je dorstig na het sporten?

اشتباهات رایج

✗

Ik heb dorstig

✓

Ik ben dorstig

wrong conjugation
You cannot use 'heb' (have) with the adjective 'dorstig'. Use 'ben' (am) with the adjective or 'heb' with the noun 'dorst'.

L1 Interference

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In Other Languages

Spanish Very Similar

Tengo sed

Spanish uses a noun construction exclusively.

French Very Similar

J'ai soif

French uses a noun construction exclusively.

German Very Similar

Ich bin durstig

Almost identical structure.

Japanese Different

Nodo ga kawaita

Focuses on the throat, not the person.

Arabic Very Similar

Ana atshan

Uses an adjective, similar to Dutch.

Chinese moderate

Wo kou ke

Specific to the mouth.

Korean Different

Mogi mareuda

Focuses on the throat.

Portuguese moderate

Estou com sede

Uses a prepositional phrase.

Spotted in the Real World

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(2020)

“Ik ben dorstig.”

A character asking for water.

به‌راحتی اشتباه گرفته می‌شود

Ik ben dorstig در مقابل Ik heb dorst

Learners mix up the adjective and noun forms.

Use 'ben' with 'dorstig' and 'heb' with 'dorst'.

سوالات متداول (1)

No, it is very direct and polite in the Netherlands.

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