אני עייף
ani ayef
אני עייף (ani ayef) is the Hebrew phrase for "I am tired".
This phrase is used to express a lack of energy or a specific need for sleep.
Which one should you use?
The form אני עייף is the masculine version and should be used by male speakers. To express that a group of people is tired, you would use the plural forms עייפים for masculine or mixed groups or עייפות for feminine groups.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes based on the gender of the speaker: a female speaker should use אני עייפה. To say you are "tired of" something, follow the adjective with the preposition מ (from), such as in עייף מ…
How do you pronounce it?
ani ayef
Did you know?
- There is a distinction in Hebrew between being 'tired' עייף and being 'weary' or 'exhausted' נשחק, which specifically implies being worn down like a piece of stone or metal.
- In modern Hebrew slang, if you want to say you are 'dead tired', you might say גמור (finished/done), implying you have nothing left to give.
- In Hebrew, saying אני עייף without a verb is common because the present tense of the adjective acts as the verb 'to be', which is entirely omitted in the present tense.
Examples in context
- אני עייף מלהקשיב לטום.I am tired of listening to Tom.This sentence is useful for showing how to express being tired of a specific person using the form אני עייף.Tatoeba #1779242 by Eldad, translation #1779238 by Amastan
- אני עייף ממחלה ועבודה.I am tired, from sickness and work.This sentence demonstrates expressing tiredness caused by sickness or work using the form אני עייף.Tatoeba #3889734 by fekundulo, translation #3887928 by eeyinn
- אני עייף ורוצה לעלות למיטה.I am tired and I want to go to bed.This sentence shows how to link being tired with a desire to go to bed using the form אני עייף.Tatoeba #1945675 by fekundulo, translation #261411 by CK
- אני עייף מאוד, נפגש אחר כך.I am very tired, let's meet later.
- מצטער, אני עייף ולא ראיתי את הטלפון.I'm sorry, I am tired and didn't see my phone.
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Example conversation
Rotem and Ido are talking at the end of a long day.
- רוטם Rotemעידו, בוא נלך הביתה.Ido, bo nilekh habaita.Ido, let's go home.
- עידו Idoאני עייף מדי כדי להמשיך.Ani ayef midai kedei lehamshikh.I am too tired to continue.
- רוטם Rotemאני מבינה, היה יום ארוך.Ani mevina, haya yom arokh.I understand, it was a long day.
- עידו Idoכן, אני רק רוצה לישון.Ken, ani rak rotze lishon.Yes, I just want to sleep.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
