Vietnamese · Emotions & Feelings
mệt
Tired
Beginneradjective
Definition
Needing rest after work or activity.
Example
Sau giờ làm tôi rất mệt.
After work I am very tired.
Etymology
'Mệt' originates from the Proto-Viet-Muong language, signifying tiredness or fatigue. Its usage has survived through centuries, maintaining its meaning while being incorporated into various registers of the Vietnamese language.
How & Where It’s Used
'Mệt' is frequently used in informal spoken language, though it can also appear in written forms. Its usage spans the entire country, with no significant regional variations noted.