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Mujhe pyaas lagi hai in English: I'm thirsty (मुझे प्यास लगी है)
I'm thirsty
Hindi (Devanagari)
मुझे प्यास लगी है
Hindi (English letters)
mujhe pyaas lagi hai
मुझे प्यास लगी है (mujhe pyaas lagi hai) can be expressed as “I'm thirsty” in English. Say “I am thirsty” to describe needing a drink. Thirsty is an adjective, so it follows am rather than have.
“mujhe pyaas lagi hai” kehna ho, to English mein “I'm thirsty” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
After walk
Please give water — I'm thirsty.
पानी दीजिए, मुझे प्यास लगी है।
paani dijiye, mujhe pyaas lagi hai.
How to pronounce “I'm thirsty”
Say it in English
ighm THERS-tee
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
I'm thirsty: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| I'm thirsty | मुझे प्यास लगी है mujhe pyaas lagi hai Say “I am thirsty” to describe needing a drink. Thirsty is an adjective, so it follows am rather than have. | Say “I am thirsty” to describe needing a drink. Thirsty is an adjective, so it follows am rather than have. |
| Please give water — I'm thirsty. | पानी दीजिए, मुझे प्यास लगी है। paani dijiye, mujhe pyaas lagi hai. After walk | After walk |
| The AC is off — I'm thirsty. | एसी बंद है, मुझे प्यास लगी है। AC band hai, mujhe pyaas lagi hai. Hot train | Hot train |
Use “I'm thirsty” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
Keep the English word order. A Hindi sentence and its natural English version may use different helping verbs or a different order, so translating each word separately can change the meaning.
How to use “I'm thirsty” in English sentences
1. After walk
Please give water — I'm thirsty.
पानी दीजिए, मुझे प्यास लगी है।
paani dijiye, mujhe pyaas lagi hai.
2. Hot train
The AC is off — I'm thirsty.
एसी बंद है, मुझे प्यास लगी है।
AC band hai, mujhe pyaas lagi hai.
3. Gym
One moment — I'm thirsty.
एक पल, मुझे प्यास लगी है।
ek pal, mujhe pyaas lagi hai.
Common mistakes with “I'm thirsty”
Instead of
Please to give water — I'm thirsty.
Say this
Please give water — I'm thirsty.
For this polite instruction, put the base verb directly after please. Do not insert to before the instruction verb.
Instead of
Please give water — I is thirsty.
Say this
Please give water — I'm thirsty.
I'm is the short form of I am. I takes am, including when you describe a feeling or a situation.
At a relative's house
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Do you need anything?
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कुछ चाहिए आपको?
kuchh chahiye aapko?
You
Yes — I'm thirsty.
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जी, मुझे प्यास लगी है।
ji, mujhe pyaas lagi hai.
Partner
I'll bring cold water.
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ठंडा पानी लाती हूँ।
thanda paani laati hoon.
You
Thanks — I'm really thirsty.
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शुक्रिया — सच में मुझे प्यास लगी है।
shukriya — sach mein mujhe pyaas lagi hai.
Your turn: use “I'm thirsty”
Say this in English: एसी बंद है, मुझे प्यास लगी है। (AC band hai, mujhe pyaas lagi hai.)
Reveal sample answer
The AC is off — I'm thirsty.
एसी बंद है, मुझे प्यास लगी है।
AC band hai, mujhe pyaas lagi hai.
Compare your word order with “The AC is off — I'm thirsty.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “I'm thirsty” in English
Mujhe pyaas lagi hai ko English mein kya kehte hain?
मुझे प्यास लगी है (mujhe pyaas lagi hai) can be expressed as “I'm thirsty” in English. Say “I am thirsty” to describe needing a drink. Thirsty is an adjective, so it follows am rather than have.
What does “I'm thirsty” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “I'm thirsty” means मुझे प्यास लगी है (mujhe pyaas lagi hai). The sentence “Please give water — I'm thirsty.” shows it in context.
How do I use “I'm thirsty” in a sentence?
The AC is off — I'm thirsty. Hindi meaning: एसी बंद है, मुझे प्यास लगी है। (AC band hai, mujhe pyaas lagi hai.). Use “I'm thirsty” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
What should I watch for when using “I'm thirsty”?
Say “I am thirsty” to describe needing a drink. Thirsty is an adjective, so it follows am rather than have.
