How do you say "Or just very thirsty?" in German?

"Or just very thirsty?" in German is "Oder nur sehr durstig?". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

What does "Oder nur sehr durstig?" mean in English?

"Oder nur sehr durstig?" means "Or just very thirsty?" in English.

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How to Say ‘Or just very thirsty?’ in German

Oder nur sehr durstig?

OH-der noor zair DOOR-stikh

[OH-der noor zair DOOR-stikh]

Phrase Breakdown

Oder

[OH-der]

A conjunction meaning 'or,' used here to offer a teasing alternative.

Example

Oder war das nur ein mutiger Einstieg?

Or was that just a bold opening?

Nur sehr durstig?

noor zair DOOR-stikh

only very thirsty?

A humorous alternative meaning that the person is not interested, just thirsty.

Example

Bist du nur sehr müde?

Are you just very tired?

Words in this phrase

nur

[noor]

only / just

Means 'only' or 'just,' often used to narrow down or tease about a reason.

Example

Oder nur sehr durstig nach deinem langen Tag?

Or just very thirsty after your long day?

sehr

[zair]

very

An adverb meaning 'very,' used to intensify adjectives or adverbs.

Example

Du klingst heute sehr überzeugt von dir.

You sound very convinced of yourself today.

durstig

[DOOR-stikh]

thirsty

Literally 'thirsty'; in bar flirting it can be literal or jokingly suggestive.

Example

Oder nur sehr durstig nach einem Drink?

Or just very thirsty for a drink?

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