🇰🇷 Korean phrases

How to Say "I'm tired" in Korean

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
피곤해요
"I'm tired" in Korean · say it like pee-gon-hae-yo

The most natural way to say "I'm tired" in Korean is 피곤해요. 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

피곤합니다
more formal, used in polite situations
피곤해
casual, used among friends

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you feel tired after a long day or a lot of work. It's a common way to express fatigue in both casual and formal settings. Adjust the formality based on your audience.

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Examples in Korean

KoreanEnglish
오늘 하루 종일 일해서 피곤해요.I'm tired because I worked all day today.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the levels of formality; remember to match your phrase to the situation.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear 피곤해요, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Korean 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'm very tired'?

You can say '너무 피곤해요' for a more emphatic expression.

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