意味
Expressing a need for rest or sleep.
文化的背景
Estonians often use 'väsinud' as a neutral response to 'How are you?'. It's not seen as complaining, but as a factual statement of one's energy level. There is a cultural pride in being tired from physical labor or 'talgud' (communal work). Being tired means you were useful. The phrase is often the 'ticket' to a sauna. You say you are tired, and the solution offered is almost always a hot sauna. With Estonia's high-tech focus, 'ekraaniväsimus' (screen fatigue) is a modern cultural phenomenon discussed in media.
Drop the 'Ma'
In casual speech, you can just say 'Olen väsinud' or even just 'Väsinud'. The meaning remains clear.
The 'Ä' sound
Make sure to pronounce the 'ä' in 'väsinud' clearly. If you say 'vasinud', people might not understand you.
意味
Expressing a need for rest or sleep.
Drop the 'Ma'
In casual speech, you can just say 'Olen väsinud' or even just 'Väsinud'. The meaning remains clear.
The 'Ä' sound
Make sure to pronounce the 'ä' in 'väsinud' clearly. If you say 'vasinud', people might not understand you.
Add 'veidi'
Estonians love modifiers. Saying 'Ma olen veidi väsinud' (I am a bit tired) sounds more natural than just the blunt statement.
Honesty is key
Don't be afraid to use this phrase. It's not considered rude or overly negative in Estonian culture.
自分をテスト
Fill in the missing word to say 'I am very tired'.
Ma ______ väga väsinud.
'Olen' is the correct first-person singular form of 'olema' (to be).
Which sentence means 'Are you tired?'
Choose the correct question:
'Kas' is the question particle, 'sa' is 'you', and 'oled' is the correct verb form.
Match the Estonian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the pairs:
These are the standard variations of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kas sa tahad kinno minna? B: Ei, ma olin täna tööl ja ma ______ ______.
Speaker B is explaining why they don't want to go to the cinema.
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ビジュアル学習ツール
Tired vs Bored
練習問題バンク
4 問題Ma ______ väga väsinud.
'Olen' is the correct first-person singular form of 'olema' (to be).
Choose the correct question:
'Kas' is the question particle, 'sa' is 'you', and 'oled' is the correct verb form.
左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:
These are the standard variations of the phrase.
A: Kas sa tahad kinno minna? B: Ei, ma olin täna tööl ja ma ______ ______.
Speaker B is explaining why they don't want to go to the cinema.
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よくある質問
10 問It is a past participle of the verb 'väsima', but it functions as an adjective in this sentence.
Yes, absolutely. You can add 'vaimselt' (mentally) to be specific.
'Väsinud' is general fatigue, 'unine' means you are specifically sleepy and might fall asleep soon.
You would say 'Ma olen sust väsinud' or 'Mul on sust kõrini' (more aggressive).
No, Estonian has no gender, so it stays the same for everyone.
It's a bit informal for a business email unless you have a close relationship with the recipient.
Ma ei ole üldse väsinud.
'Ma olen kutu' or 'Ma olen läbi'.
Yes, if you are explaining why you need a break or why a task is taking longer.
Ma väsin.
関連フレーズ
Mul on uni
similarI am sleepy
Ma puhkan
builds onI am resting
Ma olen kurnatud
specialized formI am exhausted
Ma olen tüdinud
contrastI am fed up / bored
