Hindi · Emotions & Descriptions
"Tired" in Hindi: थका हुआ
थका हुआthaka hua
Tired in Hindi is थका हुआ (thaka hua) for a man and थकी हुई (thaki hui) for a woman. The plural form थके हुए (thake hue) works for groups or respectful address. In quick speech people also say thak gaya or thak gayi.
After a long workday
आज मैं बहुत थका हुआ हूँ, सीधा सो जाऊँगा।aaj main bahut thaka hua hoon, seedha so jaoonga.
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How to pronounce थका हुआ
Say it
THU-kuh hoo-aa
/t̪ʰəkɑː ɦʊɑː/
Thaka hua is THU-kuh hoo-aa. The th is aspirated, like in "thunder". Hua has a light w-glide before the aa. A woman says thaki hui with a short i at the end.
"Tired" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| थका हुआthaka hua | tired (masculine) A man describing himself: main thaka hua hoon. | A man describing himself: main thaka hua hoon. |
| थकी हुईthaki hui | tired (feminine) A woman: main thaki hui hoon. | A woman: main thaki hui hoon. |
| थके हुएthake hue | tired (plural / mixed group) Hum thake hue hain after a long day together. | Hum thake hue hain after a long day together. |
| थक गयाthak gaya | got tired (masculine) Short everyday line: main thak gaya. | Short everyday line: main thak gaya. |
| थकानthakaan | fatigue; tiredness The noun: mujhe thakaan ho rahi hai. | The noun: mujhe thakaan ho rahi hai. |
How to use थका हुआ in real life
- 1After a long workday
आज मैं बहुत थका हुआ हूँ, सीधा सो जाऊँगा।
aaj main bahut thaka hua hoon, seedha so jaoonga.
Today I'm very tired, I'll go straight to sleep.
A man uses thaka hua; a woman says thaki hui hoon.
- 2Declining a late outing
माफ़ कीजिए, मैं थका हुआ नहीं बल्कि थकी हुई हूँ, कल चलें?
maaf kijiye, main thaka hua nahin balki thaki hui hoon, kal chalen?
Sorry, I'm not thaka hua but thaki hui — shall we go tomorrow?
A woman says thaki hui; keep thaka hua in mind as the dictionary form.
- 3After a hike
पहाड़ चढ़कर मैं थका हुआ हूँ, पानी चाहिए।
pahaad chadhkar main thaka hua hoon, paani chaahiye.
I'm tired after climbing the hill, I need water.
A woman would say thaki hui hoon in the same situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with थका हुआ
Incorrect: Main thaka hui hoon. (man speaking)
Correct: Main thaka hua hoon.
Thaka hua is masculine. A woman says thaki hui hoon.
Incorrect: Main tired hoon only in English
Correct: Main thak gaya / thaka hua hoon
English tired is understood, but thak gaya sounds natural in Hindi conversation.
Good to know
Saying you are thaka hua invites care, not weakness. Hosts may offer chai, water, or a seat. Long commutes in big cities make thak gaya a daily phrase. Rest is taken seriously in hot afternoons.
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A colleague checks on you after overtime
ChatPal
आप ठीक हैं? थके हुए लग रहे हैं।
aap theek hain? thake hue lag rahe hain.
Are you okay? You look tired.
You
हाँ, आज बहुत थका हुआ हूँ, देर हो गई।
haan, aaj bahut thaka hua hoon, der ho gayi.
Yes, I'm very tired today, it got late.
ChatPal
चलिए, पहले चाय पी लीजिए, फिर निकलिए।
chaliye, pehle chaay pi lijiye, phir nikiliye.
Come on, have some tea first, then leave.
You
शुक्रिया, थोड़ा आराम से थका हुआ कम होगा।
shukriya, thoda aaraam se thaka hua kam hoga.
Thanks, a little rest will ease the tiredness.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Tired" in Hindi
What is the difference between thaka hua and thak gaya?
Thaka hua describes a state: I am tired. Thak gaya emphasizes that tiredness just hit you: I've gotten tired.
How does a woman say I am tired?
Say main thaki hui hoon or main thak gayi.
Can I use thake hue for one person?
Usually for groups. For one person with aap, thake hue lag rahe hain is a polite observation.
What is thakaan?
The noun for fatigue. Mujhe thakaan ho rahi hai means I am feeling fatigue.
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