Fessus sum
[ˈfɛs.sʊs ˈsũː]word by word
The English phrase "I am tired" is translated into Latin as Fessus sum.
This phrase is used to express a lack of energy or a need for rest.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective fessus (tired) and the verb sum (I am).
How does it change in a sentence?
If the speaker is female, the adjective changes from the masculine fessus to the feminine fessa (e.g., Fessa sum). To say "we are tired", use the masculine plural adjective and the first-person plural verb: Fessi sumus.
Did you know?
- Romans could also say lassus sum, 'I am weary', the source of the English word 'lassitude'.
- The adjective fessus is related to the word fatīgō, which is the direct ancestor of the English word 'fatigue'.
Examples in context
- Fessus sum et domum ire volo.I am tired and I want to go home.This sentence shows how to express wanting to go home due to being tired using Fessus sum.Tatoeba #2592277 by alexmarcelo, translation #2526298 by dipdowel
- Longa deambulatione fessus sum.I am tired from a long walk.This sentence demonstrates stating that one is tired from a long walk using Fessus sum.Tatoeba #10155680 by soridsolid, translation #259521 by AlanF_US
- Fessus sum, tamen debeo conficere pensum scholare.I am tired, nevertheless, I must finish my homework.This sentence illustrates expressing a need to finish homework despite being tired using Fessus sum.Tatoeba #6105346 by CarpeLanam, translation #261408 by Martha
- Magno labore fatigatus sum.I am tired from a great effort.
- Tanta peregrinatione defatigatus sum.I am tired from such a long journey.
- Sermonibus tam longis lassus sum.I am tired from such long conversations.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Marcus and Claudia are finishing their chores.
- MarcusClaudia, fessus sum et requiescere volo.Claudia, I am tired and I want to rest.
- ClaudiaEgo quoque fessa sum, Marce.I am also tired, Marcus.
- MarcusHodiē multum labōrāvimus.We worked a lot today.
- ClaudiaIta, nunc dormiamus.Yes, let us sleep now.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (fessus, sum) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fessus, sum, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
