English–German

“worn out” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/plat/

Example

Nach der Arbeit bin ich platt.

After work, I'm worn out.

Illustration for platt (worn out)

How to say “worn out” in German

“Worn out” in German is platt.

A flattened shape has lost both its energy and its relief, leaving little force or freshness.

Full entry for platt: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with platt

Nach der Probe fühlten sich die Musiker total platt.

After the rehearsal, the musicians felt utterly worn out.

Tips for using platt

  • Platt can describe a joke, phrase, or idea as trite, so context distinguishes that sense from the colloquial meaning 'worn out'.

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