dying of thirst

The phrase 'morendo di sete' is used in Italian to express an extreme feeling of thirst. It can be used both literally, when someone is very thirsty and needs water urgently, and metaphorically, to convey a strong desire or craving for something, much like one might say they are 'dying for' a particular food or experience in English.

Example sentences using: morendo di sete

Dopo una lunga camminata sotto il sole, mi sento morendo di sete.

After a long walk under the sun, I feel like dying of thirst.

This phrase expresses the speaker's intense feeling of thirst after exertion in hot weather.

Non ho bevuto acqua in tutto il giorno e ora sono morendo di sete.

I haven't drank water all day and now I'm dying of thirst.

The speaker emphasizes the consequences of not drinking enough water throughout the day, leading to extreme thirst.

Durante l'estate, spesso ci si trova a morendo di sete dopo aver giocato all'aperto.

During the summer, one often finds themselves dying of thirst after playing outside.

This statement highlights how physical activity in warm weather can lead to severe thirst.