noun
thirst
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Durst is a masculine noun meaning 'thirst'. It generally has no plural (uncountable) and appears mainly in singular forms like der Durst, des Durstes. Common collocation: 'Durst haben' (to be thirsty) uses the verb haben. Declension: dative dem Durst, accusative den Durst.
Examples
Er hatte großen Durst, weil die Wanderung länger dauerte.
He was very thirsty because the hike lasted longer.
Nach dem Sport hatte er großen Durst.
After the workout he was very thirsty.
Nach dem Sport hatte ich großen Durst.
After exercising, I was very thirsty.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a dry mouth and a big cup labeled 'Durst'.
Sounds like 'thirst' with a 'd' — link the words in your head.
der — 'der Durst' (imagine a thirsty man: 'der').
Notes
Durst is typically uncountable; it's normally used only in the singular. | Singular-only noun; plural forms are not applicable.