How to Say You’re Tired in Hebrew

The most common way to say “I’m tired” in Hebrew is:

• אני עייף — I’m tired.
• אני עייפה — I’m tired.

Use עייף if you’re male and עייפה if you’re female. In everyday Israeli Hebrew, this is the safest and most natural word for tired.

The basic phrase

If you want the shortest, most natural option, use:

• אני עייף מאוד — I’m very tired.
• אני עייפה מאוד — I’m very tired.

מאוד means “very.” It works well here and in many other everyday phrases.

A stronger, more informal option

If you mean “I’m exhausted” or “I’m wiped out,” you can say:

• אני גמור — I’m exhausted.
• אני גמורה — I’m exhausted.

This is common in spoken Hebrew, but it’s more informal and stronger than עייף / עייפה. Use it when you really feel drained.

Tired vs. sleepy

If you mean you’re sleepy or drowsy, that is a slightly different idea:

• אני ישנוני — I’m sleepy, drowsy.
• אני ישנונית — I’m sleepy, drowsy.

This is less common than עייף / עייפה, but useful when the issue is sleepiness rather than general fatigue.

Useful everyday sentences

• אני עייף, אני הולך הביתה. — I’m tired, I’m going home.
• אני עייפה, אני צריכה לנוח. — I’m tired, I need to rest.
• אני גמור אחרי העבודה. — I’m exhausted after work.
• היום הייתי ממש עייפה. — Today I was really tired.

Hebrew often sounds natural when it stays short and direct.

Saying you need rest or sleep

These phrases are also very useful:

• אני צריך לנוח — I need to rest.
• אני צריכה לנוח — I need to rest.
• אני צריך לישון — I need to sleep.
• אני צריכה לישון — I need to sleep.

These work well when you want to explain why you’re leaving, not joining, or stopping for the day. They also connect naturally with How to Say No Politely in Hebrew and Hebrew for Canceling Plans.

If someone tells you they’re tired

A few simple replies:

• תנוח/י — Rest.
• תישן/י טוב — Sleep well.
• תרגיש/י טוב — Feel better.

These are useful in casual conversation after work, during check-ins, or when someone is clearly worn out.

Quick memory tip

• עייף / עייפה = tired
• גמור / גמורה = exhausted
• לנוח = to rest
• לישון = to sleep

If you only remember one phrase, make it אני עייף or אני עייפה. It’s the most common and flexible option.