忝
thiám
The Hokkien word for tired is 忝 (thiám).
忝 is an adjective used to describe a person or animal that is in need of rest or sleep.
Meaning: in need of rest or sleep (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
thiám
Example conversation
Two friends talking after a long day of walking.
- 佳怡 Chia-yi建宏,你忝無?Kiàn-hông, lí tiám-bô?Jianhong, are you tired?
- 建宏 Kian-hong我真忝,想欲休息。guá tsin tiám, siáng-beh hiu-sèkI'm very tired, I want to rest.
- 佳怡 Chia-yi咱去坐一下。zán khì tsuè-it-ēLet's go sit for a while.
- 建宏 Kian-hong好,感謝你。hó, kám-siā líOkay, thank you.