No. 7,852 in Dutch
dorst
Thirst.
In a sentence
Ik heb dorst.
I am thirsty.
The word 'dorst' is used to describe the physical sensation of thirst.
Zijn dorst naar kennis is onverzadigbaar.
His thirst for knowledge is insatiable.
Here, 'dorst' is used metaphorically to describe an intense desire or longing for something.
Na een lange wandeling kreeg hij dorst.
After a long walk, he felt thirsty.
In this sentence, 'dorst' indicates the physical need for hydration following exertion.
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