Signification
Expressing the need for water
Contexte culturel
Offering water is the first rule of hospitality. If you say you are thirsty, expect a large glass of iced tea (trà đá) or warm tea (trà nóng) immediately. In the South, 'Trà đá' is often served for free or very cheap in many casual eateries. It is the universal cure for 'đang khát'. In the North, especially in winter, people might offer 'nước vối' or 'trà nóng' instead of iced drinks when you say you are thirsty. Young people often use 'khát' metaphorically on social media to mean 'thirsty' for attention or 'crave' a certain trend, similar to English slang.
Add 'nước'
Adding 'nước' (water) makes you sound more like a native speaker in casual conversation.
Tone Alert
If you don't use the rising tone on 'khát', people might think you are saying 'khác' (different) or 'khạt' (to spit).
Signification
Expressing the need for water
Add 'nước'
Adding 'nước' (water) makes you sound more like a native speaker in casual conversation.
Tone Alert
If you don't use the rising tone on 'khát', people might think you are saying 'khác' (different) or 'khạt' (to spit).
Polite Particle
Add 'ạ' at the end when speaking to elders: 'Con đang khát ạ'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'I am thirsty'.
Tôi ___ khát.
'Đang' is the correct aspect marker for a current state/action. 'Là' is only for 'to be' with nouns.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I am very thirsty'?
Choose one:
'Lắm' is a natural intensifier placed at the end of the sentence.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Trời nóng quá! B: Ừ, ___________.
Thirst is the logical response to 'Trời nóng quá' (The weather is too hot).
Match the phrase to the situation.
You just finished a 5km run.
After a run, you would be extremely thirsty (dry throat).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesTôi ___ khát.
'Đang' is the correct aspect marker for a current state/action. 'Là' is only for 'to be' with nouns.
Choose one:
'Lắm' is a natural intensifier placed at the end of the sentence.
A: Trời nóng quá! B: Ừ, ___________.
Thirst is the logical response to 'Trời nóng quá' (The weather is too hot).
You just finished a 5km run.
After a run, you would be extremely thirsty (dry throat).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, 'Tôi khát' is perfectly correct. 'Đang' just adds emphasis that you are feeling it right now.
No, it's a neutral statement of fact. However, with elders, it's better to phrase it as a request for water.
'Khát' is the adjective 'thirsty'. 'Khát nước' is 'thirsty for water'. They are used interchangeably.
Say 'Tôi không khát'.
Yes, but usually in the form 'khát khao tình yêu'.
Expressions liées
Khát nước
similarThirsty for water
Đói bụng
similarHungry
Khát khao
specialized formTo long for / desire
Giải khát
builds onTo quench thirst
Khô cổ
specialized formDry throat
