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    How to say "i'm tired" in Russian

    Я устал
    Ya ustal
    /ja ʊˈstal/

    When to use it

    Masculine. Feminine: 'устала'.

    Variations

    Я устала
    Ya ustala
    Feminine

    Examples

    Я очень устал сегодня
    Ya ochen' ustal segodnya
    I'm very tired today

    Frequently asked questions

    How do you say "i'm tired" in Russian?

    "i'm tired" in Russian is Я устал, pronounced Ya ustal.

    How do you pronounce Я устал?

    Ya ustal — IPA /ja ʊˈstal/. Use the Listen button above to hear it.

    Is Я устал formal or informal?

    Masculine. Feminine: 'устала'.

    Are there other ways to say "i'm tired" in Russian?

    Yes: Я устала (Ya ustala) — Feminine.

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