What does 피곤해 (pigonhae) mean?
- 피곤해pigonhae
I'm tired
Casual: friends and people younger than you
피곤해 (pigonhae) means "I'm tired" in casual Korean. It describes being worn out or exhausted, physically or mentally.
Where it comes from
It comes from 피곤 (fatigue) and 하다, making 피곤하다 (to be tired). The casual ending gives 피곤해.
How to use 피곤해
Say 피곤해 with friends and family after a long day, a hard workout or a night of little sleep. With a rising tone, 피곤해? means "Are you tired?"
피곤해 is about being worn out. If you mean sleepy, say 졸려. People often say both: 피곤하고 졸려 (I'm tired and sleepy).
The polite form is 피곤해요. A caring thing to say to someone who looks worn out is 피곤해 보여 (You look tired) or 피곤하겠다 (You must be tired).
Examples
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Getting home after a long shift
Telling a coworker how you feel
Worrying about a friend
Other ways to say it
| Korean | Meaning | When |
|---|---|---|
| 피곤해요 | I'm tired | Polite form. |
| 너무 피곤해 | I'm so tired | Casual, very common. |
| 피곤해 보여 | You look tired | Casual, caring. |
| 피곤하겠다 | You must be tired | Sympathy after someone's long day. |
Questions learners ask
What is the difference between pigonhae and jollyeo?
피곤해 means tired or worn out. 졸려 means sleepy. You can be tired without being sleepy.
How do you say I'm tired politely?
Say 피곤해요. In formal settings, 피곤합니다.
How do you say you look tired in Korean?
피곤해 보여 (casual) or 피곤해 보여요 (polite).