How to Say “I’m Tired” in Turkish
The usual way to say “I’m tired” in Turkish is Yorgunum. It is neutral: safe in almost any situation. Below are 4 alternatives (colloquial, informal), an example dialogue and the grammar behind it.
In Turkish
Yorgunum
- Literally
- “tired + I am”
- Register
- Neutralsafe in almost any situation
How Yorgunum is built
- yorguntired
- -umI am
Other ways to say “I’m tired”
- YoruldumNeutral
“I got tired”
Even more common in speech.
- Çok yorgunumNeutral
“I’m very tired”
Intensified.
- BittimColloquial
“I’m finished”
“I’m exhausted”.
- Ayakta duramıyorumInformal
“I can’t stay on my feet”
Hyperbole for “I’m worn out”.
Example dialogue
- A
Sinemaya gelir misin?
Will you come to the cinema?
- B
Bu akşam olmaz, çok yoruldum.
Not tonight, I’m really tired.
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“I’m tired” in Turkish: FAQ
How do you say “I’m tired” in Turkish?
The most common way is Yorgunum (literally “tired + I am”), which is neutral: safe in almost any situation. You will also hear Yoruldum (“I got tired”): even more common in speech.
Is Yorgunum formal or informal?
Yorgunum is neutral, safe in almost any situation. For a colloquial alternative, use Bittim (“I’m finished”).
What does each part of Yorgunum mean?
yorgun = tired; -um = I am. Yoruldum (past) describes a present state, like acıktım (I’m hungry).
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