A2 Expression Neutral

Ik ben dorstig

I am thirsty

Practice it

Meaning

Stating you want to drink.

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Cultural Background

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).

Meaning

Stating you want to drink.

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Noun vs Adjective

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

Test Yourself

Fill in the correct verb.

Ik ___ dorstig.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ben

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

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the correct verb. Fill Blank A1

Ik ___ dorstig.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ben

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

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

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

Related Phrases

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Ik heb dorst

synonym

I have thirst

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