Filipino · Emotions & Feelings
uhaw
Thirsty
Beginneradjective
Definition
Feeling the need to drink.
Example
Uhaw na uhaw ako pagkatapos tumakbo.
I was so thirsty after running.
Etymology
'Uhaw' traces its roots back to the Proto-Austronesian verb *ʔuʔaw which means 'to thirst'. It has retained its meaning and usage throughout the evolution of the language.
How & Where It’s Used
'Uhaw' is commonly used in informal contexts during everyday conversation as a direct term for thirst, and can be found in both spoken and written forms. It is understood universally across the Philippines.