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How to say “I am thirsty.” in German

The German for “I am thirsty.”, with audio, grammar notes and the words that go with it.

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I am thirsty.

Ich habe Durst.

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    Ich habe Durst.

    I am thirsty.

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“I am thirsty.” is one of the everyday sentences in the 4ToSpeak German guides. Browse every German word and phrase A–Z or work through the common words in order.

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How do you say “I am thirsty.” in German?

“I am thirsty.” in German is “Ich habe Durst.”.

What does “Ich habe Durst.” mean in English?

“Ich habe Durst.” is German for “I am thirsty.”.

How do I remember “Ich habe Durst.”?

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