Meaning and Usage
The verb '지치다' primarily means to become physically or mentally exhausted or fatigued. It is commonly used to describe tiredness after physical activity, long work hours, or emotional strain.
Common Contexts
You will often hear '지치다' in everyday conversations about work, study, or exercise. It can refer to both physical tiredness and mental or emotional fatigue.
Collocations and Patterns
- '지치다 + 고 있다' (e.g., '지치고 있다'): to express ongoing exhaustion.
- '마음이 지치다': to express emotional or mental fatigue.
- '몸이 지치다': to express physical tiredness.
- '너무 지치다': to emphasize extreme exhaustion.
Register and Politeness
'지치다' is a neutral verb and can be used in both formal and informal contexts depending on the sentence ending.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '지치다' with '피곤하다' (to be tired). While both relate to tiredness, '지치다' often implies deeper exhaustion or fatigue, including mental weariness, whereas '피곤하다' is more general physical tiredness.