خسته‌ام
khasteham
The English phrase "I am tired" is translated into Persian as خسته‌ام (khasteham).
This phrase is used to express that a person feels a need for rest or sleep. While خسته‌ام covers both physical and mental fatigue, you might use the word بی‌حال instead if you specifically want to describe feeling lethargic or lacking energy.
How do you pronounce it?
khasteham
Did you know?
- When someone tells you خسته‌ام, a common polite response is not to offer rest, but to say خسته نباشید (May you not be tired), which is a standard greeting or compliment for someone working.
- If you want to say you are 'exhausted' rather than just 'tired', you can say از پا افتاده‌ام, which literally translates to 'I have fallen from my feet'.
- In informal settings, Iranians often use the word مرده (dead) to exaggerate how tired they are, such as saying دارم می‌میرم which means 'I am dying'.
Examples in context
- من خیلی خسته امI am very tired
- من کمی خسته هستمI am a little bit tired
- خیلی خسته شدمI got very tired
- خیلی خسته‌ام.kheyli khaste-am.I am very tired.
- امشب خیلی خسته‌ام.emshab kheyli khaste-am.I am very tired tonight.
- چون امروز زیاد کار کردم، خسته‌ام.chon emrouz ziyad kar kardam, khaste-am.Because I worked a lot today, I am tired.
Example conversation
Sara and Reza are talking at home in the evening.
- سارا Saraرضا، من خیلی خسته‌ام.reza, man kheyli khaste-am.Reza, I am very tired.
- رضا Rezaآیا می‌خواهی استراحت کنی؟aya mikhahi esterahat koni?Do you want to rest?
- سارا Saraبله، می‌خواهم کمی بخوابم.bale, mikhaham kami bekhabam.Yes, I want to sleep a little.
- رضا Rezaباشه، شب بخیر سارا.bashe, shab bekheir sara.Okay, good night Sara.
