jestem zmęczony
To say "I am tired" in Polish, you use jestem zmęczony.
This phrase is used to express that you have no energy or have a need to rest.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of jestem, which is the first-person singular form of the verb "to be" and zmęczony, the adjective meaning "tired".
Which one should you use?
The phrase jestem zmęczony describes a current state of being. It should not be confused with męczę się, which means "I am tiring myself out" or "I am struggling".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form you use depends on your gender. A male speaker uses the masculine form jestem zmęczony, while a female speaker must use the feminine form jestem zmęczona.
Did you know?
- In Polish, you can say padam z nóg, which literally translates to 'I am falling from my legs' to express extreme exhaustion.
- The root of the word zmęczony is linked to the verb męczyć, which can also mean 'to torment' or 'to torture'.
- The word jestem shares a very ancient ancestor with the English word 'am'. Both trace back to the Proto-Indo-European root *h₁ésmi.
Examples in context
- Jestem zmęczony i chcę iść do domu.I am tired and I want to go home.This example shows how to express being tired and wanting to go home using jestem zmęczony.Tatoeba #3005090 by jeedrek, translation #2526298 by dipdowel
- Jestem zmęczony.I am tired.This is a simple way to state that you are tired using jestem zmęczony.Tatoeba #362057 by zipangu, translation #397714 by brauliobezerra
- Nie, dziękuję. Jestem zmęczony.No, thanks. I am tired.This example demonstrates using jestem zmęczony when declining an offer because of tiredness.Tatoeba #456989 by gregloby, translation #456509 by lukaszpp
- Przepraszam, ale jestem dzisiaj bardzo zmęczony. Czy mogę zrobić sobie krótką przerwę?Excuse me, but I am very tired today. Can I take a short break?
- Przepraszam za opóźnienie, ale czuję się wykończony po całym dniu pracy.Sorry for the delay, but I feel exhausted after a full day of work.
- Długi dzień w pracy, jestem dzisiaj totalnie padnięty. Daj mi chwilę, żeby odpocząć.Long day at work, I am totally exhausted today. Give me a moment to rest.
Example conversation
Agnieszka and Piotr are sitting in a cafe after work.
- AgnieszkaPiotrze, chcesz jeszcze kawę?Piotr, do you want another coffee?
- PiotrNie, dziękuję, bo jestem zmęczony.No, thank you, because I am tired.
- AgnieszkaJa też jestem zmęczona po pracy.I am tired after work, too.
- PiotrWróćmy więc szybko do domu.Let's go home quickly then.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jestem, zmęczony, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
