uhaw

uháw with stress marks

thirsty; thirst

noun adjective u-HAW Native origin Less Common

Usage Note

Uhaw covers both the noun (thirst) and the adjective (thirsty) and is the everyday root for all related forms. The verb nauuhaw means to feel thirsty, and the common phrase uhaw na ako signals the need for a drink without any formality.

Examples

Beginner

" Uhaw na uhaw ako. "

Natural Translation

I am very thirsty.

Literal Translation

Thirsty very I.

Intermediate

" Mahirap tiisin ang uhaw. "

Natural Translation

It is hard to endure the thirst.

Literal Translation

Hard to-endure the thirst.

Advanced

" Pagkatapos maglaro sa ilalim ng araw, sobrang uhaw ang mga bata kaya't uminom sila ng malamig na tubig. "

Natural Translation

After playing under the sun, the children were extremely thirsty, so they drank cold water.

Literal Translation

After play under of sun, very thirst the children so drank they of cold water.

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Derived Words

thirst

thirst-inducing

thirst-quencher

intended for thirst

Actor Focus Verbs

mauhaw AF VERB

to get thirsty

Object Focus Verbs

uhawin OF VERB

to feel thirsty

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