platt
Translation
flat, punctured, exhausted, Low German
Examples
Der Reifen ist platt.
The tire is flat.
Nach der Arbeit bin ich total platt.
After work, I'm totally exhausted.
Meine Großeltern sprechen Platt.
My grandparents speak Low German.
Grammar Patterns
predicative sein + platt to be flat, punctured, exhausted The tire is flat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: flach (flat), eben (level); erschöpft (exhausted), müde (tired)
Etymology
From Greek 'platús' (broad), related to English 'flat' and 'plate'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'flat plate' to remember the primary meaning. Also, imagine someone lying 'flat' on the ground from exhaustion.