توضیح در سطح شما:
When you need to drink water, you are thirsty. You can say 'I am thirsty' to your friends. It is a very basic word you will use every day when you want a drink.
You use thirsty to explain how you feel after playing sports or walking on a hot day. It is common to say 'I'm so thirsty' when you want someone to give you a glass of water.
At this level, you can use thirsty in more contexts. You might say 'working in the sun makes me thirsty' or use it figuratively, like saying someone is 'thirsty for success' to mean they really want to achieve their goals.
Beyond the physical sensation, thirsty can describe a strong, almost desperate craving. Using it in phrases like 'thirsty for change' shows a more advanced command of the language, moving away from simple physical descriptions.
In advanced English, thirsty can carry nuances of intensity or even negative connotations in slang. It can describe someone who is overly eager for attention or validation, which is a common usage in modern social media contexts.
Mastery of thirsty involves understanding its etymological roots and its wide range of figurative applications. From literary descriptions of 'thirsty soil' (meaning dry or parched earth) to psychological descriptions of human desire, the word is highly adaptable in sophisticated prose.
واژه در 30 ثانیه
- Thirsty means you need a drink.
- It is a common adjective.
- Can be used literally or figuratively.
- Don't confuse it with the number thirty.
When you are thirsty, your body is sending you a very important signal: it needs water! It is a common physical sensation that happens when you have been active, it is hot outside, or you simply haven't had enough to drink for a while.
Beyond the physical feeling, we often use the word thirsty in a figurative way. For example, you might be 'thirsty for knowledge' if you are super excited to learn new things. It is a very versatile word that pops up in daily conversations all the time.
The word thirsty comes from the Old English word 'thurst', which eventually evolved into the modern English 'thirst'. It has deep roots in Germanic languages, sharing a common ancestor with the German word 'Durst'.
Historically, the word has always been linked to the feeling of dryness in the throat. Over centuries, the suffix '-y' was added to turn the noun 'thirst' into an adjective. It is fascinating how such a basic human need has kept a similar sound and meaning for over a thousand years across different cultures.
In casual conversation, you will most often hear people say 'I am thirsty' or 'I'm feeling a bit thirsty.' It is a neutral term that works in almost any social situation, from hanging out with friends to talking to a doctor.
Common collocations include 'extremely thirsty', 'parched' (which is a stronger, more descriptive synonym), and 'thirsty for'. When using it metaphorically, it often pairs with abstract nouns like 'thirsty for power' or 'thirsty for adventure'.
1. Work up a thirst: To do something that makes you need a drink, like exercise. Example: I really worked up a thirst after that long hike.
2. Quench your thirst: To satisfy the need for water. Example: Nothing quenches my thirst like cold lemonade.
3. Thirsty work: A task that makes you tired and thirsty. Example: Gardening in the sun is thirsty work.
4. Die of thirst: An exaggeration used when you are very thirsty. Example: I haven't had water for hours; I'm dying of thirst!
5. Thirsty for blood: A violent idiom meaning someone is eager for conflict. Example: The crowd was thirsty for blood after the controversial decision.
Thirsty is an adjective, so it does not have plural forms. It is commonly used with the verb 'to be' (e.g., 'I am thirsty'). In British English, the 'r' is often silent or softened, while in American English, it is pronounced clearly.
Rhyming words include 'first', 'burst', 'curst', 'worst', and 'versed'. The stress is always on the first syllable: THIRS-ty. Remember that it describes a state of being, not an action you perform.
نکته جالب
It shares a root with the German word 'Durst'.
راهنمای تلفظ
The 'r' is often dropped or very soft.
The 'r' is clearly pronounced.
خطاهای رایج
- Mispronouncing 'th' as 's'
- Ignoring the 'r'
- Stressing the second syllable
همقافیه با
سطح دشواری
Very easy
Very easy
Very easy
Very easy
بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟
پیشنیازها
بعداً یاد بگیرید
پیشرفته
گرامر لازم
Adjectives
I am thirsty.
Verb to be
I am.
Nouns vs Adjectives
Thirst vs Thirsty
مثالها بر اساس سطح
I am thirsty.
I need water.
Subject + verb + adjective.
Are you thirsty?
Do you need water?
Question form.
The cat is thirsty.
The cat needs water.
Third person singular.
I am not thirsty.
I don't need water.
Negative form.
He is very thirsty.
He needs a lot of water.
Intensifier 'very'.
We are all thirsty.
Everyone needs water.
Plural subject.
She was thirsty.
She needed water before.
Past tense.
Stay thirsty!
Keep needing water.
Imperative.
I always get thirsty after a run.
Is there any water? I'm thirsty.
The dog looks thirsty, give him water.
Don't forget to drink if you are thirsty.
It is a hot day and I am thirsty.
She felt thirsty during the long meeting.
Are the children thirsty yet?
I was so thirsty I drank the whole bottle.
He was thirsty for adventure after years in the office.
The dry earth was thirsty for rain.
I'm thirsty for some new music.
It's thirsty work carrying all these boxes.
She is thirsty for knowledge about history.
Don't let yourself get too thirsty while hiking.
The team is thirsty for a championship win.
I worked up quite a thirst during the game.
The politician was clearly thirsty for power.
He has a thirsty mind that never stops learning.
The desert is a thirsty place in the summer.
She seemed thirsty for any kind of praise.
The audience was thirsty for a good performance.
His thirsty ambition led him to the top.
A thirsty traveler found the oasis.
They are thirsty for justice in this case.
The artist was thirsty for inspiration after a long block.
The soil was so thirsty it cracked under the sun.
He was thirsty for recognition, often at the expense of others.
The company is thirsty for innovation to stay relevant.
She had a thirsty soul, always seeking deeper meaning.
The market is thirsty for a product like this.
His thirsty eyes scanned the room for a familiar face.
We are thirsty for a change in leadership.
The land lay thirsty, waiting for the monsoon rains.
A thirsty intellect is rarely satisfied with surface answers.
The culture was thirsty for a new narrative.
Her thirsty gaze betrayed her hidden desires.
The thirsty roots reached deep into the dark earth.
He possessed a thirsty ambition that consumed his life.
The populace was thirsty for peace after the war.
The thirsty pages of the old book smelled of dust.
ترکیبهای رایج
اصطلاحات و عبارات
"Work up a thirst"
To do activity that makes you thirsty
I worked up a thirst playing tennis.
neutral"Quench your thirst"
To drink until satisfied
This juice really quenched my thirst.
neutral"Thirsty work"
Something that makes you tired and thirsty
Painting the house is thirsty work.
neutral"Die of thirst"
To be extremely thirsty
Hurry up, I'm dying of thirst!
casual"Thirsty for blood"
Eager for violence or revenge
The crowd was thirsty for blood.
literary"Thirsty for success"
Very ambitious
He is thirsty for success.
neutralبهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Learners mix noun and adjective.
Thirst = noun, Thirsty = adjective.
I have a thirst (noun) vs I am thirsty (adj).
Sounds like 'thirty'.
Thirsty has an 's' sound.
Thirsty (need water) vs Thirty (number 30).
Both mean needing water.
Parched is much more intense.
I'm thirsty (normal) vs I'm parched (very).
Both relate to water.
Dehydrated is a medical state.
I'm thirsty (feeling) vs I'm dehydrated (condition).
الگوهای جملهسازی
Subject + be + thirsty
I am thirsty.
Subject + be + thirsty + for + noun
He is thirsty for power.
It + be + thirsty + work
It is thirsty work.
Subject + work up + a + thirst
I worked up a thirst.
Subject + quench + one's + thirst
She quenched her thirst.
خانواده کلمه
اسمها
فعلها
صفتها
مرتبط
نحوه استفاده
9/10
مقیاس رسمیت
نکات
Memory Palace
Imagine a glass of water whenever you say the word.
Native usage
Use 'parched' for extra emphasis.
Slang warning
Be careful using it to describe people's behavior.
Be verb
Always pair with 'am/is/are'.
The 'th' sound
Put your tongue between your teeth.
Noun vs Adjective
Thirst is the noun, thirsty is the adjective.
Did you know?
Thirsty has Germanic roots.
Flashcards
Use a picture of water on one side.
Varied vocabulary
Use 'parched' to improve your writing style.
Natural flow
Link 'I am' to 'I'm' for a native sound.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
THIRSTy: Think of a THIRSTy person drinking a THIRST-quenching drink.
تداعی تصویری
A desert traveler looking for a water bottle.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Try to say 'I am thirsty' whenever you feel the need for water today.
ریشه کلمه
Old English
معنای اصلی: Need for drink
بافت فرهنگی
None, but be careful with the slang meaning.
Used universally; 'thirsty' is also modern slang for someone overly desperate for attention.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
At a restaurant
- I am thirsty.
- Can I have water?
- What is good to drink?
After sports
- I'm so thirsty!
- Need a drink.
- That was a good game.
In the desert
- I am dying of thirst.
- Where is the water?
- I need to hydrate.
Academic/Professional
- Thirsty for knowledge.
- Thirsty for innovation.
- Seeking new opportunities.
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"Are you thirsty after that walk?"
"What is your favorite drink when you are thirsty?"
"Do you think it's important to stay hydrated?"
"Have you ever been so thirsty you could drink anything?"
"What does it mean to be 'thirsty for success'?"
موضوعات نگارش
Describe a time you were extremely thirsty.
What do you do when you are thirsty?
Write about someone who is 'thirsty for power'.
How do you stay hydrated during the day?
سوالات متداول
8 سوالYes, it describes the state of a person.
No, you must say 'I am thirsty'.
Hydrated or sated.
It is neutral and used in all contexts.
It means someone is very ambitious.
T-H-I-R-S-T-Y.
Yes, to mean desperate for attention.
Yes, any living thing can be thirsty.
خودت رو بسنج
I am so ___! Can I have some water?
Thirsty is the feeling of needing water.
Which of these is a synonym for thirsty?
Parched means very thirsty.
The word 'thirsty' can be used to describe a desire for knowledge.
It is a common metaphorical use.
Word
معنی
Basic physiological needs.
He is thirsty for success.
امتیاز: /5
Summary
Thirsty describes the physical need for water, but it can also describe a strong desire for something abstract like success.
- Thirsty means you need a drink.
- It is a common adjective.
- Can be used literally or figuratively.
- Don't confuse it with the number thirty.
Memory Palace
Imagine a glass of water whenever you say the word.
Native usage
Use 'parched' for extra emphasis.
Slang warning
Be careful using it to describe people's behavior.
Be verb
Always pair with 'am/is/are'.
مثال
走了这么久，我真渴了。
محتوای مرتبط
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قواعد دستوری مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر food
一两
B1Fifty grams; a Chinese unit of weight (approx. 50g).
一斤
B1Half a kilogram; a Chinese unit of weight (approx. 500g).
一袋
B1A bag of.
少一点儿
A2A bit less.
多一点儿
A2A bit more.
一口
B1A mouthful; a bite; a small amount (of food or drink).
一瓶
B1A bottle of.
一碗
B1Measure word for a bowl of food.
一盒
B1A box of.
一杯
B1Measure word for a cup of liquid.
