Arabic · Body & Health
متعب
mut'ab
Tired
Beginneradjective
Definition
Needing rest after work or activity.
Example
أنا متعب بعد يوم طويل.
I am tired after a long day.
Etymology
The adjective 'متعب' (mut'ab) is derived from the root 'ع-ب-ت' (ʿ-b-t), meaning fatigue or exertion. Over time, it has come to describe a state of being tired or burdened, encapsulating both physical and mental fatigue.
How & Where It’s Used
'متعب' is commonly used in informal spoken Arabic to describe fatigue in various contexts, from physical exhaustion to mental strain. It can also appear in written texts, especially when discussing work or emotional states.