Swedish · Adjectives
Törstig
Thirsty
Beginneradjective
Definition
Wanting or needing to drink.
Example
Jag är törstig, jag behöver vatten.
I am thirsty, I need water.
Etymology
'Törstig' comes from the Old Norse 'þorstrigr', which is connected to the Proto-Germanic '*thurstiga', signifying thirst. The term has been consistently used in Scandinavian languages to describe the sensation of thirst.
How & Where It’s Used
'Törstig' is predominantly used in informal spoken settings but is also found in written formats, typically in both conversational and literary contexts.