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ermattet

exhausted, weary

adjective er-MAT-tet Rare
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Usage Note

Ermattet is a somewhat formal or literary adjective for a deep physical or mental exhaustion — ermattete Soldaten, ermattet von der Reise. More elevated in register than müde or erschöpft and common in narrative prose.

Examples

"Ermattet von der langen Wanderung fielen sie kaum ins Bett, schon schliefen sie."

Natural Translation

Exhausted from the long hike, they had barely fallen into bed before they were asleep.

Literal Translation

Exhausted from the long walk they barely fell into bed, already slept they.

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