मतलब
Expressing the need for a drink.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
It is common to see 'чешми' (fountains) in the mountains. They often have metal cups attached for everyone to use. When guests say they are thirsty, Bulgarians often offer 'айрян' (a yogurt and water drink with salt) in the summer. There is a superstition that you shouldn't drink water immediately after eating watermelon, though this is fading. Coffee is often served with a small glass of water. This is to cleanse the palate and stay hydrated.
Gender Check
If you are a woman, always use 'Жадна съм'. It's a common mistake for beginners to use the masculine form they see in dictionaries.
Public Water
Don't be afraid to drink from public fountains (чешми) in Bulgaria; the water is usually excellent mineral water.
मतलब
Expressing the need for a drink.
Gender Check
If you are a woman, always use 'Жадна съм'. It's a common mistake for beginners to use the masculine form they see in dictionaries.
Public Water
Don't be afraid to drink from public fountains (чешми) in Bulgaria; the water is usually excellent mineral water.
Intensity
Add 'ужасно' (terribly) before 'жаден' to sound like a native when you're really parched.
False Friend
If you speak Russian, remember that 'жаден' does NOT mean greedy in Bulgarian.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the correct form of 'жаден' based on the speaker.
Мария казва: 'Аз съм ______.'
Since Maria is a woman, the feminine form 'жадна' must be used.
Choose the most natural way to say 'We are thirsty'.
Как се казва 'We are thirsty' на български?
'Ние сме жадни' is the standard plural form.
Complete the dialogue.
Сервитьор: Какво ще желаете? Клиент: Една вода, моля. Много съм ______.
You order water because you are thirsty (жаден).
Match the phrase to the situation.
Which phrase fits a hot day at the beach?
A hot day at the beach makes you thirsty.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Gender Agreement for 'Жаден'
Masculine
- • Жаден съм
Feminine
- • Жадна съм
Plural
- • Жадни сме
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासМария казва: 'Аз съм ______.'
Since Maria is a woman, the feminine form 'жадна' must be used.
Как се казва 'We are thirsty' на български?
'Ние сме жадни' is the standard plural form.
Сервитьор: Какво ще желаете? Клиент: Една вода, моля. Много съм ______.
You order water because you are thirsty (жаден).
Which phrase fits a hot day at the beach?
A hot day at the beach makes you thirsty.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYou say 'Жадна съм' (Zhadna sam).
Yes, it is perfectly polite, though you usually follow it with an order: 'Жаден съм, една вода, моля.'
Technically yes, but 'Пие ми се бира' is more common for specific cravings.
'Жаден съм' is the common everyday expression. 'Имам жажда' is more formal or medical.
Yes, in Bulgarian you need the verb 'to be' to complete the sentence.
Say 'Не съм жаден' (masc) or 'Не съм жадна' (fem).
No, for plants we usually say 'има нужда от вода' (needs water).
It means 'thirsty for power'—a common metaphorical use.
A common informal way is 'Умирам за вода' (I'm dying for water).
No, 'Жаден съм' already implies 'I' because of the verb 'съм'.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Пие ми се
similarI feel like drinking
Гладен съм
contrastI am hungry
Жажда
builds onThirst (noun)
Напитка
specialized formA drink/beverage
Освежавам се
similarTo refresh oneself
