🇮🇳 Kannada phrases

How to Say "I am thirsty" in Kannada

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ನನಗೆ ನೀರು ಬೇಕಾಗಿದೆ
"I am thirsty" in Kannada · say it like nah-nuh-gay nee-roo bay-kah-gih-day

The most natural way to say "I am thirsty" in Kannada is ನನಗೆ ನೀರು ಬೇಕಾಗಿದೆ. 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

ನನಗೆ ನೀರು ಕುಡಿಯಲು ಇಚ್ಛೆ ಇದೆ
This is a more formal way to express the same idea.
ನನಗೆ ನೀರು ಬೇಕು
This is a casual way to say it.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you feel thirsty and want to ask for water. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings. You might say it at home, in a restaurant, or when you are out with friends.

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Examples in Kannada

KannadaEnglish
ನನಗೆ ನೀರು ಬೇಕಾಗಿದೆ, ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ನನಗೆ ನೀರು ಕೊಡಿ.I am thirsty, please give me water.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct verb form for expressing need.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ನನಗೆ ನೀರು ಬೇಕಾಗಿದೆ, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Kannada 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 a restaurant?

You can say 'ನನಗೆ ನೀರು ಬೇಕಾಗಿದೆ' to ask for water.

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