मतलब
Expresses the feeling of being physically or mentally weary.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Korean office culture, saying '피곤해요' is often a way to show you are a dedicated worker. It's socially expected to be tired because it implies you've been working hard (Pali-pali culture). Similar to Korea, the phrase 'Otsukaresama' (You are tired/Good job) is the standard greeting in workplaces, acknowledging the shared fatigue of labor. While 'I'm tired' is common, it can sometimes be seen as a complaint or a sign of poor time management in some professional Western contexts, whereas in Korea, it's more of a shared reality. The term 'K-Fatigue' is sometimes used to describe the specific burnout from high-speed internet, constant notifications, and the pressure of social media in Korea.
Add '조금' for politeness
Saying '조금 피곤해요' (I'm a little tired) sounds more humble and less like a complaint than just '피곤해요.'
Don't use with elders casually
Telling an elder '피곤해' (informal) can sound like you are whining. Always use the '-해요' or '-합니다' form.
मतलब
Expresses the feeling of being physically or mentally weary.
Add '조금' for politeness
Saying '조금 피곤해요' (I'm a little tired) sounds more humble and less like a complaint than just '피곤해요.'
Don't use with elders casually
Telling an elder '피곤해' (informal) can sound like you are whining. Always use the '-해요' or '-합니다' form.
The 'Pigeon' Mnemonic
If you forget the word, think of a tired Pigeon. Pi-gon!
खुद को परखो
Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: '어제 잠을 못 잤어요. 그래서 오늘 너무 _______.'
Yesterday I couldn't sleep. So today I am very _______.
If you can't sleep, the logical result is being tired (피곤해요).
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of 피곤하다.
가: 오늘 운동 많이 했어요? 나: 네, 그래서 지금 너무 _______.
The conversation is in the polite '-해요' style, so '피곤해요' is the most natural fit.
Match the situation to the correct expression.
You have been working for 12 hours and your body feels heavy.
Physical exhaustion from work is '피곤해요.' '졸려요' is for sleepiness, and '심심해요' is for boredom.
Fill in the blank with the past tense of 피곤하다.
어제는 일이 많아서 정말 __________.
The sentence starts with '어제' (yesterday), so the past tense '피곤했어요' is required.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Tired vs. Sleepy
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासYesterday I couldn't sleep. So today I am very _______.
If you can't sleep, the logical result is being tired (피곤해요).
가: 오늘 운동 많이 했어요? 나: 네, 그래서 지금 너무 _______.
The conversation is in the polite '-해요' style, so '피곤해요' is the most natural fit.
You have been working for 12 hours and your body feels heavy.
Physical exhaustion from work is '피곤해요.' '졸려요' is for sleepiness, and '심심해요' is for boredom.
어제는 일이 많아서 정말 __________.
The sentence starts with '어제' (yesterday), so the past tense '피곤했어요' is required.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNot exactly. It means you are tired. If you have a cold or fever, use '아파요' (a-pa-yo).
피곤하다 is 'tired/fatigued.' 힘들다 is 'difficult/exhausting.' You can be 피곤해요 because the work was 힘들어요.
Only if you say it to someone older or in a higher position. With friends, it's perfectly fine.
You can say '너무 피곤해요' or '정말 피곤해요.' For more emphasis, use '진짜 피곤해요.'
Yes! You can say '인간관계가 피곤해요' to mean 'Relationships are draining/tiring.'
Yes, {疲|피} (fatigue) and {困|곤} (distress).
It becomes '피곤했어요' (pi-gon-hae-sseo-yo).
Young people often use '개피곤해' (extremely tired), but '개' is a vulgar intensifier, so use it carefully!
No, use '지루해요' for boredom.
Use '피곤합니다' (pi-gon-ham-ni-da).
संबंधित मुहावरे
힘들다
similarTo be hard, difficult, or exhausting.
졸리다
similarTo be sleepy.
지치다
builds onTo be worn out or exhausted.
쉬고 싶다
builds onI want to rest.
기운이 없다
synonymTo have no energy.
