вто́млений
vtómlenyj
The English word "tired" is translated into Ukrainian as вто́млений (vtómlenyj). Wiktionary also lists сто́млений (stómlenyj) and уто́млений (utómlenyj).
Meaning: in need of rest or sleep (adj)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| вто́млений | vtómlenyj |
| сто́млений | stómlenyj |
| уто́млений | utómlenyj |
The terms used for "tired" describe a state of being in need of rest or sleep.
Which one should you use?
The forms вто́млений and сто́млений are often interchangeable in practice, though сто́млений can sometimes imply a slightly higher degree of exhaustion or being worn out.
How does it change in a sentence?
Adjectives in Ukrainian must agree with the gender of the subject. For a female subject, use вто́млена. When referring to a group of people, use the plural form вто́млені.
How do you pronounce it?
vtómlenyj
Did you know?
- To describe being 'dead tired', Ukrainians use the expression втомився як собака, which literally translates to 'tired as a dog'.
- If you are exhausted by a repetitive task or a long process, you might say you are задовбаний in casual speech, though it is considered quite vulgar.
- If you are 'tired out' by a specific person or thing, you might use the verb надої́в to say they have 'become tedious' to you.
Examples in context
- Я дуже втомився сьогодні.I am very tired today.
- Вона втомилася від роботи.She got tired from work.
- Ми всі втомилися після довгого дня.We all got tired after a long day.
- Я дуже вто́млений після роботи.Ya duzhe vtomlenyi pislia roboty.I am very tired after work.
- Вто́млений малюк уже спить.Vtomlenyi maliuk uzhe spyt.The tired toddler is already sleeping.
Example conversation
Dmytro and Mariia are talking after a long day of work.
- Дмитро DmytroПривіт, Маріє. Ти вто́млена?Pryvit, Mariye. Ty vtomlena?Hi, Mariia. Are you tired?
- Марія MariiaТак, я дуже вто́млена. А ти?Tak, ya duzhe vtomlena. A ty?Yes, I am very tired. And you?
- Дмитро DmytroЯ теж вто́млений. Давай відпочинемо.Ya tezh vtomenyy. Davay vidpochynemo.I am tired too. Let's rest.
- Марія MariiaЦе гарна ідея, Дмитре.Tse harna ideya, Dmytre.That is a good idea, Dmytro.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tired” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
