die Müdigkeit
Translation
tiredness, fatigue, weariness
Examples
Nach der Arbeit spüre ich eine große Müdigkeit.
After work, I feel a great tiredness.
Seine Müdigkeit war ihm deutlich anzusehen.
His fatigue was clearly visible on him.
Er konnte vor Müdigkeit kaum noch die Augen offen halten.
He could barely keep his eyes open from tiredness.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((to feel)) to feel tiredness I feel a great tiredness.
((from/with sth.)) from/with tiredness He fell asleep from tiredness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Ermüdung, die Erschöpfung; Antonyms: die Energie, die Wachheit
Etymology
From the adjective 'müde' (tired) and the suffix '-keit', which forms abstract nouns indicating a state or quality.
Memory Tips
Think of 'müde' (tired) and add the '-keit' suffix to turn it into the noun 'tired-ness'.