Tyrehtyvät

Tyrehtyvät is a Finnish word that translates to "getting tired" or "becoming exhausted" in English. It is the third-person plural present passive form of the verb tyrehtyä, which means to become tired, to tire out, or to run out of something. The word is commonly used in everyday conversation to describe a state of physical or mental fatigue experienced by multiple individuals. For instance, "Lapset tyrehtyvät nopeasti leikin jälkeen" translates to "The children tire out quickly after playing." The concept it expresses is universal, referring to the natural decline in energy levels after exertion or prolonged activity. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation or resource becoming depleted, such as "Varastot tyrehtyvät" meaning "The stocks are running out." The grammatical structure of tyrehtyvät indicates that the subject(s) are passively experiencing the sensation of tiredness or depletion, rather than actively causing it. Understanding this word provides insight into how Finns express fatigue and the limits of endurance in various contexts.