🇫🇮 Finnish phrases

How to Say "I'm tired" in Finnish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Olen väsynyt
"I'm tired" in Finnish · say it like oh-len vah-sy-nut

The most natural way to say "I'm tired" in Finnish is Olen väsynyt. 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

Olen uupunut
More formal, often used when feeling extremely tired
Olen väsy
Casual and colloquial, often used in spoken language

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to express that you are feeling tired after a long day or activity. It is appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. You might say it to a friend or a colleague to explain your state of being.

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Examples in Finnish

FinnishEnglish
Olen väsynyt, haluan mennä nukkumaan.I am tired, I want to go to sleep.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct form of 'olla' (to be) in the first person.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Olen väsynyt, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Finnish with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say 'I am very tired' in Finnish?

You can say 'Olen todella väsynyt.'

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