German Conversation · Level 139
28 words
German word
platt
Pronunciation
IPA/plat/
Meaning
- adjectiveworn out
Example
Nach der Arbeit bin ich platt.
After work, I'm worn out.
More examples
Nach der Probe fühlten sich die Musiker total platt.
After the rehearsal, the musicians felt utterly worn out.
Core concept
A flattened shape has lost both its energy and its relief, leaving little force or freshness.
Common phrases
total platt
utterly worn out
am Abend platt
worn out by evening
nach einem langen Tag platt
worn out after a long day
Similar words
müde: Generally tired, sleepy, or physically sluggish.
erschöpft: Deeply exhausted, with almost no physical or mental strength left.
kaputt: Extremely tired and finding movement difficult, in casual speech.
geschafft: Exhausted after finishing a task, in casual speech.
Definition in German
so müde oder kraftlos sein, dass man kaum noch reagieren oder etwas schaffen kann
Word origin
Platt developed from the Germanic word family represented by Middle Low German plat 'flat', later acquiring figurative senses through the idea of flatness.
Usage tips
- Platt can describe a joke, phrase, or idea as trite, so context distinguishes that sense from the colloquial meaning 'worn out'.