pagod ako
/ˈpaɡod ʔaˈko/word by word
The English phrase "I am tired" is translated into Tagalog as pagod ako.
This phrase is used to express a lack of energy or a need for rest following physical or mental effort. If you want to say you are extremely tired, you can say Sobrang pagod na ako.
Which one should you use?
Use pagod ako for physical or mental exhaustion, but use antok ako if you specifically mean that you are feeling sleepy. To emphasize that you are currently in the state of being tired or have just reached that state, you can use pagod na ako. The form napapagod ako or Napapagod na ako. describes a continuous or progressive state of becoming tired or feeling fatigue.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase follows an adjective-subject word order, where pagod means tired and ako means I. You can add the particle na after the adjective pagod to emphasize that the state of being tired is currently the case or has just been reached.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpaɡod ʔaˈko/
Did you know?
- While pagod ako describes general exhaustion, Filipinos use hingal ako specifically when tiredness is accompanied by shortness of breath, such as after climbing stairs.
- The word ako for 'I' is thought to stem from a Proto-Philippine root meaning 'to accept responsibility'.
- To describe a state of being completely 'burned out' or emotionally spent, Tagalog uses the reduplicated form pagod na pagod.
Examples in context
- Pagod ako sa trabaho.I am tired from work.
- Pagod ako dahil sa pagtakbo.I am tired because of running.
- Pagod ako, kailangan ko nang matulog.I am tired, I need to sleep now.
Example conversation
Jasmine and Ricardo are relaxing at home after a long day.
- JasmineRicardo, pagod ako ngayong araw.Ricardo, I am tired today.
- RicardoGusto mo bang magpahinga muna?Do you want to rest for a while?
- JasmineOo, kailangan ko lang matulog.Yes, I just need to sleep.
- RicardoSige, matulog ka na, Jasmine.Okay, go to sleep now, Jasmine.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (pagod, ako) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ako, CC BY-SA 4.0.
