müde
Translation
tired, weary, sleepy
Examples
Nach der Arbeit bin ich immer müde.
After work, I am always tired.
Seine müden Augen fielen zu.
His tired eyes closed.
Grammar Patterns
predicative use: to be tired. Ich bin sehr müde.
attributive use: tired + noun. Das ist ein müder Witz.
((genitive object)) tired of sth. Ich bin des Wartens müde.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erschöpft (exhausted), schlapp (limp, weak); Antonyms: wach (awake), munter (lively)
Etymology
From Old High German 'muodi' (troublesome, sad), related to English 'moody'.
Memory Tips
Sounds a bit like 'moody'. When you're very tired, you can often get moody.