Tired in Tagalog

“Tired” in Tagalog is “pagod” – the most common word Filipinos use to express exhaustion or weariness. Whether you’re physically drained from work or mentally exhausted from a long day, “pagod” captures that feeling perfectly. Let’s explore the different ways to express tiredness in Tagalog and see how it’s used in everyday conversation.

Word: Tired

Definition:

• Tired /ˈtaɪərd/
• Adjective: In need of sleep or rest; weary or fatigued.
• Adjective: (of a thing) worn out; showing signs of wear or lack of freshness.
• Adjective: Bored with or no longer interested in something.

Synonyms in Tagalog: Pagod, Hapo, Puyat, Yumuyukod, Nangungulumihanan, Sawang-sawa (for boredom)

Examples:

• EN: I’m so tired after working all day in the office.
• PH: Napakagod ko pagkatapos magtrabaho buong araw sa opisina.

• EN: She looks tired and needs to rest immediately.
• PH: Mukhang pagod siya at kailangan niyang magpahinga kaagad.

• EN: The children were tired from playing outside all afternoon.
• PH: Ang mga bata ay pagod na sa paglalaro sa labas buong hapon.

• EN: I’m getting tired of hearing the same excuses every day.
• PH: Nagsasawa na ako sa pakikinig ng parehong dahilan araw-araw.

• EN: He felt tired and sleepy during the long meeting.
• PH: Naramdaman niya ang pagod at antok sa mahabang pulong.