kiu

How to say it

Meaning

a feeling of needing or wanting to drink.

Good to know

'Ona/kuwa na kiu' means to be thirsty; also used figuratively, as 'kiu ya elimu' (thirst for knowledge).

Examples

• Nina kiu sana baada ya mchezo.I'm very thirsty after the game.
• Alikunywa maji mengi kuondoa kiu yake.He drank a lot of water to quench his thirst.
• Je, una kiu? Kuna maji jikoni.Are you thirsty? There's water in the kitchen.
• Ana kiu kubwa ya kujifunza mambo mapya.He has a great thirst for learning new things.

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