أنا متعب
ana mut'ab
The phrase "I am tired" in Arabic is أنا متعب (ana mut'ab).
أنا متعب is used to state that you are experiencing a lack of energy or a need for rest. It specifically describes a state of physical or mental exhaustion.
What does it mean word for word?
أنا (ana) means "I", and متعب (mut'ab) means "tired".
How does it change in a sentence?
A female speaker should use the feminine form أنا متعبة (ana mut'aba) instead.
How do you pronounce it?
ana mut'ab
Did you know?
- The Arabic word for 'I' أنا is a linguistic relative to the Coptic word ⲁⲛⲟⲕ and the Hebrew word אני.
- Depending on the region, a person might respond to أنا متعب with a prayer for strength or a phrase wishing the speaker 'rest and wellness' rather than just saying 'get some sleep'.
- In Arabic, the word متعب can function as both the person who is exhausted and the person who causes others to be exhausted.
Examples in context
- لا شكراً. أنا متعب.No, thanks. I am tired.This example shows how to decline something by stating you are tired using أنا متعب.Tatoeba #458355 by saeb, translation #456509 by lukaszpp
- أنا متعب بسبب المرض والعمل.I am tired, from sickness and work.This example provides reasons for being tired using أنا متعب.Tatoeba #3863552 by nadou, translation #3887928 by eeyinn
- أنا متعبة.I am tired.This example demonstrates the feminine form of the phrase.Tatoeba #13171796 by atitarev, translation #397714 by brauliobezerra
Example conversation
Layla and Ahmed are talking after a long day of work.
- ليلى Laylaهل تريد الذهاب إلى السينما؟Hal turid al-dhahab ila al-cinema?Do you want to go to the cinema?
- أحمد Ahmedلا، أنا متعب جداً اليوم.La, ana mut'ab jiddan al-yawm.No, I am very tired today.
- ليلى Laylaأفهمك، لقد كان يوماً طويلاً.Afhamuka, laqad kana yawman tawilan.I understand you, it was a long day.
- أحمد Ahmedنعم، سأذهب للنوم الآن.Na'am, sa-adhhab lil-nawm al-an.Yes, I will go to sleep now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries أنا, متعب, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
