The verb “지치다” (ji-chi-da) means “to be exhausted” or “to be worn out.” It describes physical or mental fatigue caused by strenuous activity, stress, or prolonged effort.
Breaking It Down:
지치 (ji-chi) – Exhausted / Fatigued
다 (da) – Verb ending
Example Sentences:
일이 많아서 너무 지쳤어요. (il-i man-a-seo neo-mu ji-chyeoss-eo-yo.) – I’m really exhausted because of too much work.
계속 걸었더니 지쳤어요. (gye-sok geo-reoss-deo-ni ji-chyeoss-eo-yo.) – I kept walking, and now I’m worn out.
스트레스 때문에 지친 것 같아요. (seu-teu-re-seu ttae-mun-e ji-chin geot gat-a-yo.) – I think I’m exhausted because of stress.
기다리느라 지쳤어요. (gi-da-ri-neu-ra ji-chyeoss-eo-yo.) – I’m exhausted from waiting.
그는 오랫동안 노력해서 지쳐 보인다. (geu-neun o-raet-dong-an no-ryeok-hae-seo ji-chyeo bo-in-da.) – He looks tired after putting in effort for a long time.