Meaning
thirst
In a sentence
Ho tanta sete dopo la corsa al parco.
I'm very thirsty after my run in the park.
Hai sete o vuoi solo un caffè?
Are you thirsty or do you just want a coffee?
Non ho sete, grazie, bevo più tardi.
I'm not thirsty, thanks, I'll drink later.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sete | feminine · singular |
| seti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use avere: ho sete, hai sete. Not essere sete or a verb like *setare* for this meaning.
- Usually used without an article: ho sete. Definite article appears only in specific or literary contexts.
- For strong emphasis, Italians often say avere molta sete or morire di sete.