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How to Say "I'm tired" in Dutch

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Ik ben moe
"I'm tired" in Dutch 路 say it like ik ben moo

The most natural way to say "I'm tired" in Dutch is Ik ben moe. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Ik voel me moe
A slightly more expressive way to say you feel tired.
Ik ben uitgeput
Used when you are extremely tired or exhausted.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to express that you are feeling tired. It is suitable for both casual and formal situations. You might say this after a long day at work or after physical activity.

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Examples in Dutch

DutchEnglish
Na een lange dag werken, zei ik: 'Ik ben moe.'After a long day at work, I said: 'I am tired.'
Common mistake
A common mistake is to say 'Ik ben moe' when you mean 'I am sleepy', which is more accurately 'Ik ben slaperig'.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is 'Ik ben moe' formal or informal?

It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

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