Significado
Stating that one needs to drink.
Contexto cultural
It is considered rude to let a guest stay in your house without offering water. Even if the guest doesn't say 'Nauuhaw ako,' the host will provide it. When eating 'tusok-tusok' (street food) like fishballs, vendors often provide a communal jar of water or sell 'palamig' (sweet chilled drinks) because the sauces are salty and make people say 'Nauuhaw ako.' During long processions like the Feast of the Black Nazarene, volunteers stand on the sidelines giving out free water to devotees who are shouting that they are thirsty. In Filipino offices, it's common to have a 'water cooler' culture where people gather. Saying 'Nauuhaw ako' is often an excuse to take a short social break.
Add 'na'
Add 'na' to sound more natural: 'Nauuhaw na ako' (I'm thirsty already).
Don't say 'May uhaw ako'
This is a common mistake for English speakers. Stick to the verb form.
Significado
Stating that one needs to drink.
Add 'na'
Add 'na' to sound more natural: 'Nauuhaw na ako' (I'm thirsty already).
Don't say 'May uhaw ako'
This is a common mistake for English speakers. Stick to the verb form.
Use 'po'
If talking to an elder, say 'Nauuhaw na po ako' to be polite.
Free Water
In the Philippines, 'service water' in restaurants is free. Just say 'Nauuhaw ako, service water please.'
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word to say 'I am thirsty.'
Mainit ang panahon. ________ ako.
The context of 'mainit ang panahon' (the weather is hot) implies thirst.
Which sentence is the most natural way to tell a friend you need water?
Choose the best option:
Native speakers use the verb-first 'Nauuhaw ako' structure.
Complete the dialogue.
Host: 'Gusto mo ba ng tubig?' Guest: 'Opo, salamat. _________.'
If someone offers water and you say yes, it's because you are thirsty.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You just finished running 5 kilometers.
After running, you are likely thirsty, hungry, and tired. However, 'Nauuhaw ako' is the most immediate physical need.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosMainit ang panahon. ________ ako.
The context of 'mainit ang panahon' (the weather is hot) implies thirst.
Choose the best option:
Native speakers use the verb-first 'Nauuhaw ako' structure.
Host: 'Gusto mo ba ng tubig?' Guest: 'Opo, salamat. _________.'
If someone offers water and you say yes, it's because you are thirsty.
You just finished running 5 kilometers.
After running, you are likely thirsty, hungry, and tired. However, 'Nauuhaw ako' is the most immediate physical need.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, it is a neutral statement. To make it more polite, add 'po'.
Usually no. For alcohol, people say 'Gusto kong uminom' or 'Tara, shot!'
The root word is 'uhaw' (thirst).
Say 'Hindi ako nauuhaw.'
Young people might say 'Uhaw na me' (using 'me' instead of 'ako').
'Uhaw' is the noun/adjective; 'nauuhaw' is the verb describing the current state.
Yes! 'Nauuhaw na ang mga halaman' (The plants are thirsty).
'Nauuhaw' is happening now; 'mauuhaw' is future tense (will be thirsty).
Yes, especially in urban areas, but 'Nauuhaw ako' is understood by everyone.
Say 'Uhaw na uhaw na ako!'
Frases relacionadas
Gutom ako
similarI am hungry
Inom tayo
builds onLet's drink
Pawiin ang uhaw
specialized formTo quench thirst
Tuyot ang lalamunan
similarDry throat
Painom
specialized formPlease give me a drink
