Nauuhaw (en. Thirsty)

naw-oo-haw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
In need of water or liquid in the body.
I am thirsty after playing outside.
Nauuhaw ako pagkatapos maglaro sa labas.
State of being thirsty or in need of a drink.
Animals are thirsty in the summer.
Ang mga hayop ay nauuhaw sa tag-init.

Etymology

Root word: 'uhaw'

Common Phrases and Expressions

I am thirsty
Nauuhaw na ako
Nauuhaw na ako

Related Words

drink
Something consumed to quench thirst.
inumin

Slang Meanings

dry
Wow, I'm so thirsty, it's like my throat is completely dry.
Grabe, nauuhaw na ako, parang tuyot na tuyot na ang lalamunan ko.
fed up with the heat
I'm so thirsty, it's like I'm fed up with the heat, I need water!
Nauuhaw na ako, parang sawa na sa init, kailangan ko ng tubig!
thirsty
Dude, I'm thirsty! Let's order some drinks!
Dude, nauuhaw na ako! Mag-order na tayo ng drinks!