Korean · Body & Health
피곤하다
pigonhada
Tired
Beginneradjective
Definition
Needing rest after work or activity.
Example
오늘 너무 피곤해요.
I am so tired today.
Etymology
'피곤하다' (pigonhada) comes from '피곤' (pigon), meaning 'fatigue,' and the verb '-하다' (-hada), meaning 'to be.' Its roots reflect the cultural understanding of tiredness in daily life.
How & Where It’s Used
Typically used in informal settings, this term is common in spoken language when discussing feelings of exhaustion. It is widely used across different social contexts in Korea.