Dutch words for kids · Feelings
How to say “tired” in Dutch
Tired is the feeling word with the clearest moment to use it: the end of the day, right before bed.
Tired in Dutch
moe
Sounds like ≈ MOO
Good to know: Short and easy: ik ben moe.
Hear it in a song
Real lines from our Dutch songs, with the English meaning shown in the app:
Ben je moe vandaag?
Are you tired today?
from Hoe Voel Je Je? (How Do You Feel?)
The song that teaches it
“Tired” is one of the key words in this song. Every line is shown in Dutch with its English meaning.
Practice ideas for parents
- 1Yawn big and say moe as bedtime approaches.
- 2Put toys to bed one by one because they're all moe.
- 3After a long walk, ask whose legs are tired.
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“Tired” in other languages
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About the pronunciation: the “sounds like” spellings are rough English approximations for parents (capital letters show the stressed syllable). Dutchhas sounds English doesn't, so treat them as a starting point and let the songs be the model. Songs are original and produced with AI music tools. Ideas for using Dutch songs with your family.