German Conversation · Level 4
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German word
müde
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmyːdə/
Meaning
- adjectivetired
Example
Heute bin ich viel müder als gestern.
Today I am much more tired than yesterday.
More examples
Heute Abend bin ich zu müde, um auszugehen.
Tonight I am too tired to go out.
Core concept
A body or mind running low on energy and ready to stop, rest, or sleep.
Common phrases
sich müde fühlen
feel tired
zu müde sein
be too tired
beim Arbeiten müde werden
get tired while working
Similar words
erschöpft: So drained that even moving can feel difficult.
schläfrig: Strongly drowsy and close to falling asleep.
schlapp: Weak and lacking energy or vitality.
kaputt: Completely worn out, with almost no energy left.
Definition in German
Erschöpfung oder fehlende Energie nach körperlicher oder geistiger Anstrengung; Wunsch zu ruhen oder zu schlafen.
Word origin
Müde is an inherited Germanic adjective, attested in Old High German muodi and Middle High German müede, with later changes in its vowel.
Usage tips
- Müde covers both general tiredness and a desire to sleep, while schläfrig focuses more narrowly on drowsiness.