थक जाना

This phrase acts like a verb in Hindi. You must change the जाना part based on who is tired. If you are a man, say मैं थक गया हूँ. If you are a woman, say मैं थक गई हूँ. For a group, use हम थक गए हैं. It follows the subject's gender and number. You can add बहुत before it for extra emphasis. It is simple, effective, and very natural.

Use it after a long day at the office. Use it after hiking up a steep hill. It works perfectly when texting a friend. Tell them you can't come out tonight because of it. It is also great for mental exhaustion. Use it when a situation is just too much to handle. If you've been studying for hours, this is your phrase.

Do not use this for inanimate objects. A car battery doesn't थक जाना. It just "dies" or "finishes." Also, avoid using it in very formal written reports. In those cases, use more literary words like थकान. But for 99% of life, this works perfectly. Don't use it if you are just bored. Boredom has its own word in Hindi.

In India, hospitality is huge and very energetic. Saying you are tired is a soft exit strategy. It is a polite way to leave a party early. It shows you put in effort today. People will usually offer you tea immediately. Tea is the universal Indian cure for थक जाना. It is a relatable feeling across all Indian states.

You might hear थक कर चूर होना. This means you are "broken" from tiredness. It is very common after big Indian weddings. Another one is बुरी तरह थकना. This means you are "badly" tired. Use these when you really need a long nap. You can also say पक जाना if you are tired of a person.