adjective
thirsty
B1
Durstig means 'thirsty'. It's a gradable adjective with comparative 'durstiger' and superlative 'am durstigsten'. Antonym: satt (full). Often used predicatively: 'Ich bin durstig' (I am thirsty). Not reflexive; applies to people or animals needing to drink. Can be intensified (sehr durstig) and is not a participle.
Examples
Ich bin durstig; kann ich bitte etwas Wasser haben?
I'm thirsty; may I have some water, please?
Das Kind war nach dem langen Spiel durstig, weil es kein Wasser mehr gefunden hatte.
The child was thirsty after the long game because it had not found any water.
Details
Mnemonics
picture someone holding an empty glass, mouth open, wanting water — they're 'durstig'
sounds a bit like 'thirsty' (durstig ~ thirsty) — both about wanting a drink
Notes
Common basic adjective to express the need for a drink. Comparable forms: durstiger, am durstigsten.