A1 Expression 중립

म थाकें

म थक

I am tired

Expressing fatigue

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문화적 배경

In the mountains, 'Ma thākẽ' is often followed by a stop at a 'Chautari'. These are ancient stone resting spots built by locals, often under Banyan or Pipal trees, specifically for tired travelers. Saying you are tired is a common social lubricant for a tea break. If you say 'Ma thākẽ' in a Nepali home, the immediate response is almost always 'Chiya khane?' (Will you have tea?). In joint families, expressing fatigue is a way to negotiate chores. It's often met with sympathy and an offer of help from younger family members. While Nepalis are known for being hard-working (especially the 'Lahure' or Gurkha tradition), admitting tiredness is seen as an honest reflection of effort, not laziness.

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Use 'Ta'

Add 'ta' for emphasis: 'Ma ta thākẽ' (I am *really* tired).

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No 'le'!

Never say 'Maile thākẽ'. It sounds very strange to native speakers.

Expressing fatigue

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Use 'Ta'

Add 'ta' for emphasis: 'Ma ta thākẽ' (I am *really* tired).

⚠️

No 'le'!

Never say 'Maile thākẽ'. It sounds very strange to native speakers.

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Wait for the Tea

In Nepal, saying you are tired is often an indirect way to ask for a break or a drink.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb to say 'I am tired'.

धेरै काम गरेर म ____।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: थाकें

The first-person singular past tense 'thākẽ' is used to express the current state of being tired.

Which sentence correctly says 'I am not tired'?

Choose the correct negative form:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: म थाकिन

'Ma thakina' is the negative past tense, meaning 'I didn't get tired' or 'I am not tired'.

Match the situation to the most appropriate phrase.

Situation: You just finished a 5-hour trek up a mountain.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: म थाकें

While you might be hungry, 'Ma thākẽ' is the most direct way to express the physical exhaustion of trekking.

Complete the dialogue.

A: तिमीलाई कस्तो छ? (How are you?) B: दिनभरि काम गरें, त्यसैले म ____।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: थाकें

The context of working all day ('dinbhari kaam garẽ') leads naturally to being tired ('thākẽ').

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시각 학습 자료

Types of Fatigue

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Physical

  • Walking
  • Working
  • Gym
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Mental

  • Studying
  • Thinking
  • Stress

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb to say 'I am tired'. Fill Blank A1

धेरै काम गरेर म ____।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: थाकें

The first-person singular past tense 'thākẽ' is used to express the current state of being tired.

Which sentence correctly says 'I am not tired'? Choose A2

Choose the correct negative form:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: म थाकिन

'Ma thakina' is the negative past tense, meaning 'I didn't get tired' or 'I am not tired'.

Match the situation to the most appropriate phrase. situation_matching A1

Situation: You just finished a 5-hour trek up a mountain.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: म थाकें

While you might be hungry, 'Ma thākẽ' is the most direct way to express the physical exhaustion of trekking.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: तिमीलाई कस्तो छ? (How are you?) B: दिनभरि काम गरें, त्यसैले म ____।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: थाकें

The context of working all day ('dinbhari kaam garẽ') leads naturally to being tired ('thākẽ').

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

5 질문

Yes, it is neutral. You can use it with anyone. For extra politeness with elders, you might say 'Thakai लाग्यो हजुर' (I feel tired, sir/ma'am).

Absolutely. It covers both physical and mental exhaustion.

'thākẽ' is the simple past ('I tired'), while 'thakeko chhu' is the present perfect ('I have become tired'). In practice, they are used almost interchangeably for 'I am tired'.

You change the ending: 'Timi thakyau?' (informal) or 'Tapai thaknu bhayo?' (polite).

In the first person 'Ma thākẽ', it is the same for both. In the third person, it changes (u thakyo/u thaki).

관련 표현

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थकाइ लाग्यो

similar

I feel tired / Tiredness hit me

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म गलें

specialized form

I am exhausted / worn out

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आराम गर्नु

contrast

To rest

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अल्छी लाग्यो

similar

I feel lazy / bored

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