müde

Meaning and Usage

"Müde" in German translates to "tired" in English. It is used to describe the feeling of being physically or mentally exhausted.

Linguistic Analysis

The word "müde" is an adjective. It doesn't have a prefix or a suffix. Its etymology can be traced back to the Middle High German word "miude" and Old High German "miodi," both of which meant "weary" or "tired."

Comparisons between German and English

The word "müde" and its English counterpart "tired" both convey the same meaning and are used similarly.

Cultural Context

Feeling tired is a universal human experience, so the cultural context of "müde" is relatable across different cultures.

Example Sentences

  1. Ich bin so müde, ich möchte nur schlafen. (I am so tired, I just want to sleep.)
  2. Nach der langen Reise war sie müde. (After the long journey, she was tired.)

Memory Tips

Associate the word "müde" with the feeling of "moodiness" when tired, to help remember its meaning.

Additional Vocabulary

Related words: erschöpft (exhausted), schlapp (worn out) Antonyms: energiegeladen (energetic), wach (awake)

Gender and Plural (for nouns)

N/A (since "müde" is an adjective)

Conjugation (for verbs)

N/A (since "müde" is an adjective)