adjective
müde
tired
Ein Zustand, in dem man wenig Energie hat und sich nach Ruhe oder Schlaf sehnt.
The German word "müde" is an adjective meaning "tired" or "weary".
It stands alone (not compound here), and here is its meaning without prefixes:
- müde = feeling in need of rest or sleep; fatigued.
Similar words in German:
- erschöpft (exhausted)
- schlapp (worn out, weak)
- kaputt (broken, tired — colloquial)
- beklommen (anxious, uneasy, sometimes tired feeling)
Differences:
- müde refers broadly to being tired or sleepy,
- erschöpft emphasizes extreme exhaustion,
- schlapp implies weak or lacking energy, often physically,
- kaputt is colloquial and can suggest being extremely tired or "broken,"
- beklommen is more about emotional unease rather than physical tiredness.
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Examples
Ich bin heute sehr müde.adjective
I am very tired today.
Er wirkt sehr müde.adjective
He seems very tired.
Du siehst müde aus.adjective
You look tired.
Heute fühle ich mich ganz müde.adjective
Today I feel completely tired.
Die müden Kinder schlafen im Auto.adjective
The tired children are sleeping in the car.
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