A1 Collocation Neutral

Ik heb dorst.

I am thirsty.

Meaning

Expressing a need for a drink.

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Cultural Background

Dutch people are very direct. If you are thirsty, just say it. Similar to the Netherlands, but sometimes slightly more polite phrasing is used.

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Use 'hebben'

Always use 'hebben' for physical states.

Meaning

Expressing a need for a drink.

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Use 'hebben'

Always use 'hebben' for physical states.

Test Yourself

Fill in the correct verb.

Ik ____ dorst.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: heb

You 'have' thirst in Dutch.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the correct verb. Fill Blank A1

Ik ____ dorst.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: heb

You 'have' thirst in Dutch.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It is grammatically possible but sounds unnatural.

Related Phrases

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Ik heb honger

similar

I am hungry

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