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"Tired" in Korean: 피곤하다
피곤하다pigonhada
Tired in Korean is 피곤하다 (pigonhada). 피곤하다 means tired or fatigued; 졸리다 means sleepy and is a different feeling.
Tired: an everyday statement
오늘은 피곤해요.oneureun pigonhaeyo.
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How to pronounce 피곤하다
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pigonhada
/pʰikonhata/
Read 피곤하다 as pigonhada. The spoken form 피곤해요 is pigonhaeyo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"Tired" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 피곤하다pigonhada | Tired Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 피곤해요pigonhaeyo | Tired (polite present) Use 피곤해요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 피곤해요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 피곤했어요pigonhaesseoyo | Tired (polite past) Use 피곤했어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 피곤했어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 피곤하다 in real life
- 1Tired: an everyday statement
오늘은 피곤해요.
oneureun pigonhaeyo.
I am tired today.
피곤해요 is the present form of 피곤하다.
- 2Tired: a different situation
어제 일을 많이 해서 피곤했어요.
eoje ireul mani haeseo pigonhaesseoyo.
I was tired because I worked a lot yesterday.
피곤했어요 is the past form of 피곤하다.
- 3Tired: a question or request
많이 피곤해요?
mani pigonhaeyo?
Are you very tired?
피곤해요 is the present form of 피곤하다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 피곤하다
Incorrect: 피곤하다.
Correct: 피곤해요.
When practicing tired, 피곤하다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 피곤해요.
Incorrect: 어제 피곤해요.
Correct: 어제 피곤했어요.
When practicing tired, for a completed event yesterday, use 피곤했어요; the present form 피곤해요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
피곤하다 means tired or fatigued; 졸리다 means sleepy and is a different feeling. 피곤해요 is the polite conversational form of 피곤하다; 피곤했어요 gives a past-tense form.
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Tutor-led emotions and descriptions study exercise: two sentences with 피곤하다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
오늘은 피곤해요.
oneureun pigonhaeyo.
I am tired today.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
어제 일을 많이 해서 피곤했어요.
eoje ireul mani haeseo pigonhaesseoyo.
I was tired because I worked a lot yesterday.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Tired" in Korean
How do I use 피곤하다 in polite speech?
피곤해요 is the polite conversational form of 피곤하다; 피곤했어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 피곤하다 in a past-tense sentence?
피곤했어요 is the polite past form. 피곤하다 means tired or fatigued; 졸리다 means sleepy and is a different feeling.
What does 피곤해요 mean here?
피곤해요 is used for tired. For example, 오늘은 피곤해요. means “I am tired today.”
What should I remember about 피곤하다?
피곤하다 means tired or fatigued; 졸리다 means sleepy and is a different feeling.
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