How to Say ‘I'm exhausted’ in Italian
Sono cotto
SOH-no KO-to
[SOH-no KO-to]
💬 Usage Tip: [cotto] literally means 'cooked,' but in speech [sono cotto] means 'I'm wiped out' or 'I'm done.' Italian often uses everyday physical words this way: compare [sono a pezzi] ('I'm in pieces' = I'm exhausted).
🇮🇹 In Italy: This is a natural, casual way to say you're exhausted among friends or family. In formal settings, a more neutral choice like [sono molto stanco] sounds safer.
Phrase Breakdown
Sono
[SOH-no]
I am
Introductory part of a statement about personal condition.
Dopo tutto il lavoro, sono cotto!
After all the work, I'm exhausted!
cotto
[KO-to]
exhausted
Informal term meaning very tired or infatuated.
Sono cotto di te, non riesco a smettere di pensarti.
I'm crazy about you, I can't stop thinking about you.
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