jeg er sliten
The English phrase "I am tired" is translated into Norwegian as jeg er sliten.
jeg er sliten is used to state that you feel a need to rest or sleep.
Which one should you use?
There are several ways to express different types of tiredness. Use jeg er trøtt if you specifically mean you are sleepy and ready for bed. If you want to express a stronger level of exhaustion or being worn out, use jeg er utslitt. For an informal way to say you are really exhausted, you can use Jeg er kjempetrøtt.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective sliten is used to describe the state of being worn out or exhausted.
Did you know?
- In Norway, the word kjempe in kjempetrøtt literally means 'giant'. It is used as a common prefix to turn any adjective into a superlative, similar to adding 'super' or 'mega' in English.
- If you are so tired that you feel physically broken by your exertion, you might say jeg er helt ferdig, which literally translates to 'I am completely finished'.
- The word sliten comes from the verb slite, which means 'to wear out' or 'to tear'. Saying jeg er sliten literally suggests you feel as though you have been worn down like an old piece of fabric.
Examples in context
- Er du sliten i dag?Are you tired today?
- Ja, jeg er utmattet etter den lange arbeidsdagen.Yes, I am exhausted after the long workday.
- Jeg er sliten etter jobben.I am tired after work.
- Jeg er sliten og må legge meg.I am tired and must go to bed.
- Jeg er sliten i dag.I am tired today.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking at a cafe in the evening.
- AndreasVil du være med på kino?Do you want to go to the movies with me?
- EmmaNei, jeg er sliten.No, I am tired.
- AndreasEr du så sliten i kveld?Are you that tired tonight?
- EmmaJa, jeg trenger å hvile.Yes, I need to rest.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jeg, sliten, CC BY-SA 4.0.
