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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 'die Mütze' can both express that someone is very tired or exhausted. 'fertig' is much more normal and fits many conversations. 'mütze' is very colloquial and is used only with 'sein' (to be), for example 'ich bin mütze' (I'm wiped out). So you do not say 'eine mütze Person'. Learners may confuse the words because both can describe the same state. If you want to speak naturally and be understood everywhere, 'fertig' is safer. 'mütze' is more suitable for casual conversations.
Nach dem ganzen Tag im Zug bin ich einfach nur mütze.
After the whole day on the train, I'm just completely wiped out.
Nach der Frühschicht ist die Fahrerin zu fertig, um noch auszugehen.
After the early shift, the driver is too exhausted to go out.