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How to Say "I am thirsty" in Burmese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ငါရေချိုတယ်
"I am thirsty" in Burmese · say it like nga yay-cho-tel

The most natural way to say "I am thirsty" in Burmese is ငါရေချိုတယ်. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

ငါရေချိုနေတယ်
more casual way to express thirst
ငါရေချိုပါတယ်
a polite way to say you are thirsty

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you feel thirsty and want to express it. It is common in everyday conversations. You might say it when you are at home, at a restaurant, or with friends. It's a simple way to let others know you need a drink.

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Examples in Burmese

BurmeseEnglish
ငါရေချိုတယ်၊ ရေတစ်ခွက်ပေးပါI am thirsty, please give me a glass of water
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse it with 'I am hungry', which is different.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ငါရေချိုတယ်, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Burmese with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

How do I ask for water in Burmese?

You can say 'ရေတစ်ခွက်ပေးပါ' which means 'Please give me a glass of water.'

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