A1 Expression Neutral

خواب‌آلود هستم.

khabalood hastam.

I am sleepy.

Meaning

Expressing the feeling of being tired and wanting to sleep.

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Cultural Background

Persians value politeness. Saying you are sleepy is a soft way to end a visit. Hospitality is key. If you say you are sleepy, expect a host to insist you stay. In many cultures, yawning is considered rude, so stating you are sleepy is a polite warning.

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Use the suffix

Remember that -آلود means 'full of'. It works with other words too!

Meaning

Expressing the feeling of being tired and wanting to sleep.

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Use the suffix

Remember that -آلود means 'full of'. It works with other words too!

Test Yourself

Select the correct form.

من ____ هستم.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: خواب‌آلود

We need an adjective here.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Select the correct form. Choose A1

من ____ هستم.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: خواب‌آلود

We need an adjective here.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, 'بچه خواب‌آلود است'.

Related Phrases

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خوابم می‌آید

synonym

I feel sleepy

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چرت زدن

similar

To doze off

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