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tired
Colloquial expression for very tired or exhausted. It is used only predicatively, for example 'ich bin mütze' (I'm wiped out).
Nach der langen Wanderung war ich abends total mütze.
After the long hike, I was totally wiped out that evening.
This adjective is written in lowercase and means 'müde' (tired). It is not the same as the noun 'die Mütze' (a cap). The context, for example 'ich bin ...' (I am ...), makes the meaning clear.
Ich bin heute total mütze und gehe früh ins Bett.
I'm totally wiped out today and am going to bed early.
The adjective 'mütze' (tired/wiped out) is used only predicatively, meaning it comes after a verb such as 'sein' (to be) or 'werden' (to become). You cannot put it before a noun.
Nach dem langen Arbeitstag bin ich richtig mütze.
After the long workday, I'm really wiped out.
'Mütze' in the meaning of 'müde' (tired) is a colloquial expression. It is used mainly in informal conversations with friends or family.
Lass uns eine Pause machen, ich bin schon ganz mütze.
Let's take a break; I'm already completely wiped out.
finished / ready
„Fertig“ and „Mütze“ can both express severe exhaustion. „Fertig“ is an ordinary colloquial description of a state, but it requires clear context because it also has other meanings. „Mütze“ is more slangy, clearly refers to tiredness or exhaustion, and is used predicatively.
Nach dem anstrengenden Umzug bin ich völlig mütze.
After the exhausting move, I was completely wiped out.
Nach dem anstrengenden Umzug bin ich völlig fertig.
After the exhausting move, I was completely exhausted.
