pagod
pagód with stress marks
tired; exhausted
Usage Note
Pagod is most commonly used with 'na' (Pagod na ako) to express being tired at the moment. For emphasis, Filipinos often say 'pagod na pagod' or add 'sobra' to describe being completely exhausted.
Examples
" Pagod na pagod ako. "
Natural Translation
I am very tired.
Literal Translation
Tired very I.
" Pagod na ako sa laro. "
Natural Translation
I am tired from the game.
Literal Translation
Tired already I in the game.
" Kahit pagod na pagod siya sa trabaho, nagluluto pa rin siya ng masarap na hapunan para sa mga bata. "
Natural Translation
Even though she is completely exhausted from work, she still cooks a delicious dinner for the children.
Literal Translation
Even tired very she from work, cooks still she of delicious dinner for the children.
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