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Tired vs Sleepy in Korean
Feeling worn out or just ready to nap? 🔴 피곤하다 [pigonhada] - Tired (exhausted after work)
How these words work together
In Korean, 피곤하다 means 'tired' and describes feeling physically or mentally exhausted after work or activities. 졸리다 means 'sleepy' and refers to the feeling of wanting to sleep or dozing off. Both words relate to low energy but focus on different causes and sensations.
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 피곤하다 | pigonhada | Tired |
| 졸리다 | jollida | Sleepy |
Example sentences
오늘 하루 종일 일해서 너무 피곤해요.
I am very tired because I worked all day today.
수업 시간에 너무 졸려서 집중하기 어려워요.
I am so sleepy during class that it is hard to concentrate.
운동 후에 피곤하지만 잠이 안 와요.
I am tired after exercising, but I can't fall asleep.
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