🇻🇳 Vietnamese phrases

How to Say "I'm tired" in Vietnamese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Tôi mệt
"I'm tired" in Vietnamese · say it like toy met

The most natural way to say "I'm tired" in Vietnamese is Tôi mệt. 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

Mình mệt
More casual, often used among friends
Tôi thấy mệt
Slightly more formal, emphasizes the feeling of tiredness

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you feel physically or mentally exhausted. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings. It can also be used to express fatigue after a long day or a tiring activity.

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Examples in Vietnamese

VietnameseEnglish
Hôm nay tôi mệt quá.I am very tired today.
Mình mệt sau khi tập thể dục.I am tired after exercising.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'mệt' with 'mệt mỏi', which is more formal and means 'fatigued'.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

How do I say 'I am tired' in a more casual way?

You can say 'Mình mệt' when talking to friends.

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