Thirsty in Malayalam
ദാഹിക്കുന്ന (dahikkunna) is thirsty, the participle of the verb to thirst used as a modifier in front of a noun. To say you are thirsty, Malayalam prefers the verb itself: thirst comes to you.
Most common translation
Thirsty; feeling the need to drink water.
ദാഹിക്കുന്ന കുട്ടിക്ക് വെള്ളം കൊടുത്തു.
dahikkunna kuttikku vellam koduthu.
Water was given to the thirsty child.
All Malayalam words for “thirsty”
- ദാഹിക്കുന്ന (dahikkunna) — Thirsty; feeling the need to drink water.
- ദാഹിക്കുക (daahikkuka) — Feel thirsty, thirst for; have a strong desire for.
ദാഹിക്കുക (daahikkuka) is that verb, to feel thirsty, and it is what you would actually use in conversation.
Common questions
How do you say thirsty in Malayalam?
ദാഹിക്കുന്ന (dahikkunna) as a modifier; for I am thirsty, Kerala uses the verb ദാഹിക്കുക (daahikkuka).
Can the word mean eager?
Yes. ദാഹിക്കുക (daahikkuka) carries thirsting for something, so a thirst for success takes the same verb.