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Thaka hua in English: Tired (थका हुआ)
Tired
Hindi (Devanagari)
थका हुआ
Hindi (English letters)
thaka hua
Thaka hua (थका हुआ) is tired in English. Say “I am tired” or “I'm tired.” English tired stays the same for every speaker; Hindi may use thaka hua or thaki hui.
“thaka hua” kehna ho, to English mein “Tired” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
After work
I'm tired after work.
काम के बाद मैं थक गया हूँ।
Kaam ke baad main thak gaya hoon.
How to pronounce “Tired”
Say it in English
TIGH-erd
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
Tired: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| tired | थका हुआ / थकी हुई thaka hua / thaki hui Describes how someone feels: I am tired. | Describes how someone feels: I am tired. |
| tiring | थका देने वाला thaka dene waala Describes what causes tiredness: It was a tiring day. | Describes what causes tiredness: It was a tiring day. |
| exhausted | बहुत ज़्यादा थका हुआ bahut zyada thaka hua Stronger than tired. Use it when you have very little energy left. | Stronger than tired. Use it when you have very little energy left. |
Use “Tired” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.
“Tired” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.
How to use “Tired” in English sentences
1. After work
I'm tired after work.
काम के बाद मैं थक गया हूँ।
Kaam ke baad main thak gaya hoon.
2. Making plans
I'm too tired to go out tonight.
आज रात बाहर जाने के लिए मैं बहुत थक गई हूँ।
Aaj raat baahar jaane ke liye main bahut thak gayi hoon.
3. Taking a break
We are tired. Let's take a break.
हम थक गए हैं। चलिए, थोड़ा आराम करें।
Hum thak gaye hain. Chaliye, thoda aaraam karein.
Common mistakes with “Tired”
Instead of
I am tiring.
Say this
I am tired.
Tired describes your feeling. Tiring describes the work or activity that makes you feel tired.
Instead of
I tired after work.
Say this
I am tired after work.
Tired is an adjective in this sentence, so put am after I. You can shorten I am to I'm.
A colleague checks on you after work
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Are you okay? You look tired.
Show Hindi meaning
आप ठीक हैं? आप थके हुए लग रहे हैं।
Aap theek hain? Aap thake hue lag rahe hain.
You
Yes, I'm tired after work.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, काम के बाद मैं थक गया हूँ।
Haan, kaam ke baad main thak gaya hoon.
Partner
Would you like to sit down?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या आप बैठना चाहेंगे?
Kya aap baithna chahenge?
You
Yes, thank you. I need a short break.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, धन्यवाद। मुझे थोड़ा आराम चाहिए।
Haan, dhanyavaad. Mujhe thoda aaraam chahiye.
Your turn: use “Tired”
Say this in English: आज रात बाहर जाने के लिए मैं बहुत थक गई हूँ। (Aaj raat baahar jaane ke liye main bahut thak gayi hoon.)
Reveal sample answer
I'm too tired to go out tonight.
आज रात बाहर जाने के लिए मैं बहुत थक गई हूँ।
Aaj raat baahar jaane ke liye main bahut thak gayi hoon.
Compare your word order with “I'm too tired to go out tonight.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Tired” in English
Thaka hua ko English mein kya kehte hain?
Thaka hua (थका हुआ) is tired in English. Say “I am tired” or “I'm tired.” English tired stays the same for every speaker; Hindi may use thaka hua or thaki hui.
What does “Tired” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Tired” means थका हुआ (thaka hua). The sentence “I'm tired after work.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Tired” in a sentence?
I'm too tired to go out tonight. Hindi meaning: आज रात बाहर जाने के लिए मैं बहुत थक गई हूँ। (Aaj raat baahar jaane ke liye main bahut thak gayi hoon.). Use “Tired” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.
What should I watch for when using “Tired”?
“Tired” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.
