🇮🇳 Kannada phrases

How to Say "I'm tired" in Kannada

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ನಾನು ಕಳಪೆ ಆಗಿದ್ದೇನೆ
"I'm tired" in Kannada · say it like naa-noo ka-la-pe aa-gid-dhe-ne

The most natural way to say "I'm tired" in Kannada is ನಾನು ಕಳಪೆ ಆಗಿದ್ದೇನೆ. 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

ನಾನು ದಣಿವಾಗಿದ್ದೇನೆ
This is a more casual way to express tiredness.
ನಾನು ಶ್ರಮಿತನಾಗಿದ್ದೇನೆ
This is a more formal way to say I am tired.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you feel fatigued after work or a long day. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings. You might say this to a friend or a colleague to express your state of being.

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Examples in Kannada

KannadaEnglish
ನಾನು ಇಂದು ಬಹಳ ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದೇನೆ, ನಾನು ಕಳಪೆ ಆಗಿದ್ದೇನೆ.I have worked a lot today, I am tired.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'ನಾನು ನಿದ್ರಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ' which means 'I am sleeping'.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

How do I say I am very tired?

You can say 'ನಾನು ತುಂಬಾ ಕಳಪೆ ಆಗಿದ್ದೇನೆ'.

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