matt
Translation
matte, dull, exhausted, checkmate
Examples
Die Farbe hat eine matte Oberfläche.
The paint has a matte surface.
Nach der Arbeit bin ich oft matt.
I am often exhausted after work.
Der König ist matt.
The king is in checkmate.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + sein (predicative) I am matt.
((adjective)) + Noun (attributive) a matte surface
Similar Words
Synonyms: glanzlos, erschöpft, müde; Antonyms: glänzend, energisch
Etymology
From French 'mat' (dull, dead), which comes from the chess term 'checkmate', from Persian 'šāh māt' (the king is dead).
Memory Tips
It's the same as the English word 'matte' for surfaces. For the 'exhausted' meaning, think of 'checkmate'—the game is over, you're mentally exhausted.