Russian · Emotions & Personality
Усталый
ustalyy
Tired
Beginneradjective
Definition
Feeling a need to rest or sleep.
Example
Я очень устал после работы.
I am very tired after work.
Etymology
The adjective 'усталый' (ustalyy) comes from the root 'устал' (ustal), which is the past tense form of the verb 'устать' (ustat'), meaning 'to become tired.' It reflects physical or mental fatigue.
How & Where It’s Used
'Усталый' is commonly used in informal contexts, mainly in spoken language, to describe fatigue. It is recognized throughout all Russian-speaking regions without regional variations.