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The Vietnamese word "mệt" is an adjective that means "tired," "fatigued," or "weary." It describes a state of exhaustion, whether physical or mental.

Basic Usage

• Usage: You can use "mệt" to express that you are tired after doing something, like working or exercising.
• Example:
  • "Tôi cảm thấy mệt." (I feel tired.)

Advanced Usage

• You can combine "mệt" with other words to convey more specific meanings. For example:
  • "mệt mỏi" means "weary" or "worn out."
  • "mệt đừ" means "tired to death," which indicates extreme fatigue.

Word Variants

• "Mệt" can also appear in different forms or phrases:
  • "Mệt nhọc" refers to being tired from hard work or effort.
  • "Mệt mệt" can be used to describe feeling a bit tired, but not extremely.

Different Meanings

• While "mệt" primarily means "tired," in some contexts, it can also imply being fed up or weary of a situation. For example:
  • "Tôi mệt với công việc này." (I am tired of this job.)

Synonyms

• Some synonyms for "mệt" include:
  • "kiệt sức" (exhausted)
  • "mỏi" (weary)
  • "thấm mệt" (feeling worn out)

In Summary

• "Mệt" is a versatile word used to describe tiredness in various contexts, from physical exhaustion to emotional weariness.

Academic

adj

1. tired; fatigued; weary
   • mệt đừ
     tired to death