German word

erschöpft

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈʃœp͡ft/

Meaning

  • adjectiveexhausted

Example

Ich bin erschöpft.

I am exhausted.

Illustration for erschöpft (exhausted)

More examples

Nach einer langen Schicht kam sie nach Hause und war komplett erschöpft.

After a long shift, she came home completely exhausted.

Core concept

A nearly empty battery that can barely power movement or thought.

Common phrases

  • komplett erschöpft

    completely exhausted

  • nach einer langen Schicht erschöpft

    exhausted after a long shift

  • zu Hause erschöpft

    exhausted at home

Similar words

müde: Feeling tired or sleepy, and likely to feel better after a short rest or some sleep.
ausgelaugt: Completely drained of energy, with recovery likely to take a long time.
erschlagen: Overcome by extreme fatigue, with strength suddenly giving way.
fix und fertig: Completely worn out in body and mind, barely able to function.

Definition in German

So müde, dass man körperlich oder geistig kaum noch funktionieren kann.

Word origin

Erschöpft is the past participle of erschöpfen, formed with er- and schöpfen, whose sense of drawing something out led to using a supply up.

Usage tips

  • Erschöpft is stronger than ordinary tiredness expressed by müde and often describes a need for substantial recovery.

Opposites

  • ausgeruhtrestedadjective
  • energiegeladenfull of energyadjective

Related words

  • Erschöpfungszustandstate of exhaustionnoun
  • erschöpfenexhaustverb

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