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Ik ben zo moe, ik moet slapen.
I am so tired, I must sleep.
Common usage with 'zijn' (to be).
Na een lange werkdag ben ik altijd moe.
After a long workday I am always tired.
Placement of 'altijd' (always).
Zij is erg moe na het sporten.
She is very tired after exercising.
'Erg' means 'very'.
De kinderen waren moe van het spelen in de tuin.
The children were tired from playing in the garden.
Past tense 'waren' (were).
Ben je moe? Wil je even rusten?
Are you tired? Do you want to rest a moment?
Question form with 'ben je'.
Hij was zo moe dat hij in slaap viel op de bank.
He was so tired that he fell asleep on the couch.
'Zo... dat' (so... that) construction.
We waren allemaal moe na de lange reis.
We were all tired after the long journey.
'Allemaal' means 'all of us'.
Ik voel me vandaag een beetje moe.
I feel a bit tired today.
'Zich voelen' (to feel oneself).
Na een lange werkdag ben ik meestal zo moe dat ik alleen nog maar naar mijn bed verlang.
After a long workday, I am usually so tired that I only long for my bed.
De kinderen waren helemaal moe van het spelen in de speeltuin en vielen bijna meteen in slaap in de auto.
The children were completely tired from playing in the playground and almost immediately fell asleep in the car.
Ik ben het zo moe om altijd maar te moeten uitleggen waarom ik geen vlees eet.
I am so tired of always having to explain why I don't eat meat.
Here 'moe zijn van' means 'to be tired of something' in the sense of being fed up with it.
Hoewel hij al moe was, bleef hij doorwerken om de deadline te halen.
Although he was already tired, he kept working to meet the deadline.
Na de marathon voelden de lopers zich allemaal extreem moe, maar voldaan.
After the marathon, the runners all felt extremely tired, but satisfied.
Ze is vaak moe aan het einde van de week door alle sociale verplichtingen.
She is often tired at the end of the week because of all the social obligations.
Ik word moe van dat constante gezeur; laten we het er gewoon over hebben.
I'm getting tired of that constant whining; let's just talk about it.
Here 'moe worden van' indicates becoming fed up with something.
De oude motorfiets was moe en had dringend een revisie nodig.
The old motorcycle was tired and urgently needed an overhaul.
Figurative use of 'moe' to describe a machine that is worn out.
Na een lange dag werken voel ik me vaak moe en heb ik zin om meteen mijn bed in te duiken.
After a long day of work, I often feel tired and want to immediately jump into bed.
Zelfs na een weekend vol ontspanning kan ik me soms nog steeds moe voelen, alsof de batterij nooit helemaal oplaadt.
Even after a weekend full of relaxation, I can sometimes still feel tired, as if the battery never fully recharges.
De constante stroom van informatie en prikkels op sociale media maakt me mentaal moe; ik merk dat ik steeds vaker behoefte heb aan digitale detox.
The constant stream of information and stimuli on social media makes me mentally tired; I notice that I increasingly need a digital detox.
Ik ben het zo moe om altijd maar te moeten vechten tegen de bureaucratie; het put me volledig uit.
I am so tired of always having to fight against bureaucracy; it completely exhausts me.
Na een intensieve trainingssessie waren haar spieren zo moe dat ze amper nog kon staan, maar ze voelde zich voldaan.
After an intense training session, her muscles were so tired that she could barely stand, but she felt satisfied.
De manier waarop hij altijd probeert de aandacht naar zich toe te trekken, maakt me echt moe; het is zo doorzichtig.
The way he always tries to draw attention to himself really makes me tired; it's so transparent.
Hij was het leven in de stad zo moe dat hij besloot alles achter zich te laten en een nieuw bestaan op te bouwen op het platteland.
He was so tired of city life that he decided to leave everything behind and build a new existence in the countryside.
Het is vermoeiend om steeds te moeten uitleggen waarom je bepaalde keuzes maakt; ik ben het een beetje moe om me te rechtvaardigen.
It's tiring to constantly have to explain why you make certain choices; I'm a bit tired of justifying myself.
Frequentemente confundido com
This is the most common and direct way to say 'I am tired'.
This means 'I feel tired'. It's slightly softer than 'Ik ben moe'.
This is how you ask 'Are you tired?'
Padrões gramaticais
Fácil de confundir
'Slaperig' is often confused with 'moe' because both relate to a lack of energy, but they're distinct. 'Slaperig' specifically means 'sleepy' or 'drowsy'.
Use 'slaperig' when you feel like you need to sleep. Use 'moe' when you feel physically or mentally exhausted, but not necessarily like you need to immediately fall asleep.
Ik ben zo slaperig, ik kan mijn ogen bijna niet openhouden. (I am so sleepy, I can barely keep my eyes open.)
'Vermoeid' is a synonym for 'moe' and can often be used interchangeably, which causes confusion about when to use which.
'Vermoeid' is often considered slightly more formal or a bit stronger than 'moe', but in most everyday contexts, they are interchangeable. Think of 'moe' as common and 'vermoeid' as slightly more emphatic.
Na de lange reis waren we allemaal erg vermoeid. (After the long journey, we were all very tired.)
'Uitgeput' is confused with 'moe' because it also describes a state of tiredness, but it's a more extreme version.
While 'moe' means generally 'tired', 'uitgeput' means 'exhausted' or 'worn out'. It implies a much deeper level of fatigue.
Na het marathonlopen was hij helemaal uitgeput. (After running the marathon, he was completely exhausted.)
'Lui' is sometimes mistakenly used when someone means 'moe' because both can lead to a lack of activity, but they describe different states.
'Moe' is a physical or mental state of being tired. 'Lui' describes a personality trait or a temporary unwillingness to work or exert oneself, meaning 'lazy'.
Hij is zo lui, hij wil nooit iets doen. (He is so lazy, he never wants to do anything.)
Sometimes people confuse 'moe' with 'verveeld' because a lack of engagement (boredom) can sometimes lead to feeling tired.
'Moe' is about physical or mental energy depletion. 'Verveeld' means 'bored' and is about a lack of interest or stimulation.
Ik ben verveeld, er is niets te doen. (I am bored, there is nothing to do.)
Padrões de frases
Ik ben (heel) moe.
Ik ben moe. (I am tired.)
Ben je moe?
Ben je moe? (Are you tired?)
Hij/Zij/Het is moe.
Zij is moe. (She is tired.)
Wij zijn moe.
Wij zijn moe. (We are tired.)
Jullie zijn moe.
Jullie zijn moe. (You all are tired.)
Zij zijn moe.
Zij zijn moe. (They are tired.)
Ik voel me moe.
Ik voel me moe. (I feel tired.)
Waarom ben je moe?
Waarom ben je moe? (Why are you tired?)
Teste-se 42 perguntas
Choose the correct translation for 'I am tired.'
'Ik ben moe' means 'I am tired.'
Which word means 'tired'?
'Moe' is the Dutch word for 'tired'.
He is tired. (Dutch)
'Hij is moe' means 'He is tired.'
The sentence 'Ik ben moe' means 'I am happy.'
'Ik ben moe' means 'I am tired.' 'Ik ben blij' means 'I am happy.'
If you are 'moe', you need rest.
'Moe' means 'tired', so if you are tired, you need rest.
'Moe' is an adjective.
'Moe' describes a state of being, making it an adjective.
This means 'I am tired.' The verb 'zijn' (to be) comes after the pronoun 'Ik' (I).
This means 'You are tired,' using the informal 'jij' form of 'zijn' (to be).
This means 'The dog is tired.' 'De hond' (the dog) is a singular subject, so 'is' is used.
Write a short sentence using 'moe' to describe someone feeling tired after a long day at work.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Na een lange dag werken is hij erg moe.
Imagine you went for a run. Write a sentence explaining why you are tired.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Ik ben moe omdat ik net heb gerend.
Write a question asking if someone is tired.
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Sample answer
Bent u moe?
Waarom is de vriendin moe?
Read this passage:
Mijn vriendin heeft gisteren tot laat gewerkt. Vandaag is ze erg moe en wil ze alleen maar slapen. Ik zal haar een kopje thee brengen.
Waarom is de vriendin moe?
The passage states 'Mijn vriendin heeft gisteren tot laat gewerkt' (My girlfriend worked until late yesterday), which is the reason she is tired.
The passage states 'Mijn vriendin heeft gisteren tot laat gewerkt' (My girlfriend worked until late yesterday), which is the reason she is tired.
Wat wil het kind waarschijnlijk doen?
Read this passage:
Het kind speelde de hele middag buiten. Nu is het avond en het kind is heel moe. De moeder zegt: 'Ga maar lekker slapen.'
Wat wil het kind waarschijnlijk doen?
The passage says 'het kind is heel moe' and 'De moeder zegt: 'Ga maar lekker slapen.'' This indicates the child will probably sleep.
The passage says 'het kind is heel moe' and 'De moeder zegt: 'Ga maar lekker slapen.'' This indicates the child will probably sleep.
Wat is de hoofdreden dat de persoon moe is?
Read this passage:
Ik heb een lange reis gemaakt. Ik ben nu thuis, maar ik ben zo moe dat ik bijna niet kan praten. Ik moet echt even rusten.
Wat is de hoofdreden dat de persoon moe is?
The first sentence clearly states, 'Ik heb een lange reis gemaakt' (I made a long journey), which is the cause of being tired.
The first sentence clearly states, 'Ik heb een lange reis gemaakt' (I made a long journey), which is the cause of being tired.
Choose the correct sentence: After a long day of work, I am very tired.
In Dutch, the conjugated verb (ben) usually comes before the subject (ik) in a subordinate clause or after an initial phrase. 'Erg' (very) modifies 'moe' (tired).
Which sentence correctly uses 'moe' in a comparative sense?
The comparative form of 'moe' is 'moeër'. 'Meer moe' is grammatically possible but less common for single-syllable adjectives. 'Meest moe' is superlative. The last option has incorrect word order.
Select the sentence that expresses someone getting tired.
'Worden' (to become) is used to express a change of state, so 'wordt moe' means 'is getting tired'. 'Is moe' means 'is tired', 'was moe' means 'was tired', and 'zal moe zijn' means 'will be tired'.
The sentence 'Zij voelt zich moe na de vergadering' correctly translates to 'She feels tired after the meeting'.
'Voelt zich' means 'feels herself', and 'moe' means 'tired'. 'Na de vergadering' means 'after the meeting'. The sentence is grammatically correct and the translation is accurate.
In Dutch, 'moe zijn' can also mean 'to be fed up with' something.
Yes, 'moe zijn van iets' can mean 'to be tired of something' in the sense of being fed up or annoyed by it, not just physically exhausted. For example, 'Ik ben moe van zijn excuses' (I am fed up with his excuses).
The adjective 'moe' always comes after the noun it describes.
'Moe' is an adjective and typically comes before the noun it modifies, or it can follow a linking verb like 'zijn' (to be) or 'worden' (to become). For example, 'een moe kind' (a tired child) or 'Het kind is moe' (The child is tired).
This sentence correctly orders the words to form a coherent statement about being tired after a long day of work.
This sentence correctly orders the words to express that someone always feels tired when they don't get enough sleep.
This sentence correctly orders the words to convey that the children were so tired after playing that they immediately fell asleep.
Na een lange dag werken, voelde hij zich zo ___ dat hij meteen in slaap viel.
De context van 'lange dag werken' en 'meteen in slaap viel' duidt op vermoeidheid. 'Moe' past hier perfect.
De constante stroom van klachten maakte haar erg ___ van de situatie.
Wanneer iemand 'moe is van een situatie', betekent het dat diegene er genoeg van heeft of erdoor uitgeput is. De klachtenstroom veroorzaakt deze uitputting.
Ondanks dat ze de hele nacht gestudeerd had, was ze verrassend genoeg niet zo ___ als verwacht.
De zin drukt een tegenstelling uit: na de hele nacht studeren zou je 'moe' verwachten, maar ze was het niet. 'Moe' is de juiste aanvulling.
De repetitieve aard van zijn werk maakte hem mentaal ___ en minder productief.
Repetitief werk kan leiden tot mentale uitputting, oftewel 'moe'heid. Dit beïnvloedt de productiviteit negatief.
Na urenlang in de zon te hebben gezeten, voelden haar ogen zwaar en ___ aan.
Lang in de zon zitten kan leiden tot vermoeide ogen. 'Moe' beschrijft deze sensatie van zwaarte.
De professor was ___ van het beantwoorden van dezelfde vragen keer op keer.
Herhaaldelijk dezelfde vragen beantwoorden kan leiden tot irritatie en uitputting, oftewel 'moe'heid van de situatie.
This sentence describes feeling utterly exhausted and tired after a long day, using 'uitgeput' to emphasize the degree of tiredness.
This sentence illustrates persistence in the face of extreme tiredness, highlighting unwavering dedication. 'Vermoeidheid' is the noun form of tired.
This sentence explains how constant work pressure leads to extreme mental and physical exhaustion. 'Uitermate moe' signifies being exceedingly tired.
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