Meaning
Expressing physical exhaustion.
Cultural Background
In Kolkata, the English word 'tired' is so commonly used that you might hear 'Ami khub tired' more often than 'klanto' in casual urban settings. In Bangladesh, 'prochur' (abundant) is often used instead of 'khub' to add extra emphasis to how tired one is. The word 'klanto' is a favorite of modern poets to describe the 'weariness of the soul'. It carries a weight of romantic melancholy. Saying you are tired is a polite way to stop a host from serving you a third helping of rice or sweets without being rude.
Drop the Subject
In casual conversation, you can just say 'খুব ক্লান্ত' (Khub klanto). The 'I' is implied.
Don't say 'Ami hoy'
Never add 'hoy' (am) at the end. It sounds like a machine translation.
Meaning
Expressing physical exhaustion.
Drop the Subject
In casual conversation, you can just say 'খুব ক্লান্ত' (Khub klanto). The 'I' is implied.
Don't say 'Ami hoy'
Never add 'hoy' (am) at the end. It sounds like a machine translation.
The 'Tea' Connection
If you tell a Bengali person you are tired, expect to be offered tea immediately. It's the universal cure.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word to say 'I am very tired'.
আমি ___ ক্লান্ত।
'Khub' is the adverb meaning 'very'. 'Hoy' and 'ache' are verbs that are not used in this present tense construction.
Which sentence correctly says 'I was very tired'?
Choose the past tense version:
'Chilam' is the past tense of the 'to be' verb for 'I'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
Friend: তুমি কি আমাদের সাথে ঘুরতে যাবে? (Will you go out with us?) You: না ভাই, সারাদিন অফিসের পর ______।
Contextually, being tired is the most logical reason to decline an invitation after work.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You have just finished running a marathon.
After a marathon, you are likely tired (klanto), hungry (khudhartto), and thirsty (trishnartto).
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesআমি ___ ক্লান্ত।
'Khub' is the adverb meaning 'very'. 'Hoy' and 'ache' are verbs that are not used in this present tense construction.
Choose the past tense version:
'Chilam' is the past tense of the 'to be' verb for 'I'.
Friend: তুমি কি আমাদের সাথে ঘুরতে যাবে? (Will you go out with us?) You: না ভাই, সারাদিন অফিসের পর ______।
Contextually, being tired is the most logical reason to decline an invitation after work.
Situation: You have just finished running a marathon.
After a marathon, you are likely tired (klanto), hungry (khudhartto), and thirsty (trishnartto).
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, you can use it for both physical and mental exhaustion, though 'manoshikbhabe klanto' (mentally tired) is more specific.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your friends, or your grandmother.
'Klanto' is 'tired' (standard). 'Oboshonno' is 'exhausted' or 'fatigued' (stronger).
Use 'Ami klanto hoye porchi' (আমি ক্লান্ত হয়ে পড়ছি).
No. For a battery, say 'charge nei' (no charge) or 'battery shesh' (battery finished).
Yes, 'Amar obostha kanda' (My condition is crying) or 'Amar obostha tight'.
No, 'klanto' is the same for all genders in Bengali.
Bengali is a zero-copula language in the present tense for descriptive adjectives.
'Sotej' (fresh) or 'shoktishali' (strong/energetic).
No, 'klanti' is a noun. You must say 'Ami klanto' (adjective).
Related Phrases
আমি অবসন্ন
similarI am exhausted/fatigued.
আমি শ্রান্ত
synonymI am weary/tired.
আমার ঘুম পাচ্ছে
builds onI am feeling sleepy.
আমি হাপিয়ে উঠেছি
specialized formI am fed up / out of breath.
