Gujarati · Emotions & Feelings
તરસ
taras
Thirst
Beginnernoun
Definition
The need to drink.
Example
દોડ્યા પછી બહુ તરસ લાગી.
After running I was very thirsty.
Etymology
'તરસ' (taras) derives from the Sanskrit 'तृष्णा' (tṛṣṇā), meaning thirst or desire. It has evolved to signify a yearning for something, especially water.
How & Where It’s Used
'તરસ' is commonly used in both spoken and written Gujarati, often in informal settings but can also appear in literature. It has a broad acceptance across different dialects.