A1 Expression 중립

Álmos vagyok.

I am sleepy.

Expressing tiredness and need for sleep.

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문화적 배경

Hungarians often complain about being 'álmos' due to the 'frontok' (weather fronts). It is common to blame sleepiness on changes in air pressure. In traditional farming communities, being 'álmos' during the day was seen as laziness, except for a short 'szundi' (nap) after lunch. University students use 'kómás' to describe the extreme sleepiness after an all-night study session. Parents use the word 'nyűgös' for a child who is 'álmos' but acting out instead of sleeping.

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The 'Dream' Connection

Remember that 'álom' is dream. If you are 'álmos', you are 'dreamy'. This helps you remember it's about sleep, not just work-tiredness.

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Don't use 'van'

Never say 'Ő van álmos'. It sounds like 'He is being sleepy' in a very broken way. Just 'Ő álmos'.

Expressing tiredness and need for sleep.

💡

The 'Dream' Connection

Remember that 'álom' is dream. If you are 'álmos', you are 'dreamy'. This helps you remember it's about sleep, not just work-tiredness.

⚠️

Don't use 'van'

Never say 'Ő van álmos'. It sounds like 'He is being sleepy' in a very broken way. Just 'Ő álmos'.

셀프 테스트

Choose the correct form for 'He is sleepy.'

Péter ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: álmos

In 3rd person singular, the verb 'van' is dropped.

Complete the sentence to say 'I am very sleepy.'

Nagyon ______ vagyok.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: álmos

We need the adjective form 'álmos'.

What is the most natural response?

A: Miért mész haza? B: Mert ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: álmos vagyok

Standard word order for a reason.

Match the feeling to the word.

I want to go to bed and sleep.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Álmos vagyok

'Álmos' specifically means needing sleep.

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시각 학습 자료

Tired vs Sleepy

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Fáradt (Tired)

  • After gym
  • After work
  • Need a chair
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Álmos (Sleepy)

  • Late night
  • Yawning
  • Need a bed

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Choose the correct form for 'He is sleepy.' Choose A1

Péter ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: álmos

In 3rd person singular, the verb 'van' is dropped.

Complete the sentence to say 'I am very sleepy.' Fill Blank A1

Nagyon ______ vagyok.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: álmos

We need the adjective form 'álmos'.

What is the most natural response? dialogue_completion A2

A: Miért mész haza? B: Mert ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: álmos vagyok

Standard word order for a reason.

Match the feeling to the word. situation_matching A1

I want to go to bed and sleep.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Álmos vagyok

'Álmos' specifically means needing sleep.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Yes, it is neutral. However, 'Kicsit fáradt vagyok' might sound more professional if you are explaining a lack of energy.

'Álmos' is the state (I am sleepy), while 'elálmosodott' is the process (I became sleepy).

Yes, you can say 'Ez a könyv álmosít' (This book makes me sleepy).

You say 'Már nem vagyok álmos.'

The '-s' is an adjective-forming suffix in Hungarian, similar to '-y' in English (dream -> dreamy).

Yes, 'kómázok' or 'beájulok' (I'm going to faint/fall asleep).

Yes, an 'álmos kisváros' is a sleepy little town where nothing happens.

No, 'vagyok' already tells us it's 'I'. Using 'én' is only for emphasis.

Use 'szörnyen álmos' or 'majd meghalok, úgy álmos vagyok'.

Yes, they share the same ancient root related to sleep and dreaming.

관련 표현

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Fáradt vagyok

similar

I am tired

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Aludni akarok

builds on

I want to sleep

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Kimerültem

specialized form

I am exhausted

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Jó éjszakát

similar

Good night

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