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thirst
Es ist das Gefühl, wenn der Körper Wasser braucht und man etwas trinken möchte.
The German word "Durst" is a noun that means "thirst". It refers to the sensation of needing or wanting to drink fluids. The word is straightforward and stands alone without being a compound of other words. Similar words in German include "Dürsten" (to thirst, rarely used as a verb) and "Verlangen nach Wasser" (desire for water).
Comparison:
- Durst: A direct and common term for the sensation of needing a drink.
- Dürsten: Very rarely used as an infinitive verb form, not commonly spoken.
- Verlangen nach Wasser: Descriptive phrase, can be used for a formal context.
"Durst" is specific and commonly used, whereas "Dürsten" is rare, and "Verlangen nach Wasser" is more descriptive rather than a direct term.
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Examples
Er hat großen Durst.noun
He is very thirsty.
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