Sich wie gerädert fühlen
To feel utterly exhausted, worn out, or beaten, as if one has been broken on a wheel (an old torture device)
In German
Sich wie gerädert fühlen
Literal Translation
Meaning
Equivalent:"To feel completely worn out / beaten up"
Origin:This idiom refers to the medieval torture method of 'breaking on the wheel,' where a person's limbs were broken, leaving them utterly shattered. It's used metaphorically to describe extreme exhaustion.
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Nach der langen Reise fühle ich mich wie gerädert.
After the long journey, I feel utterly exhausted.
- 2
Er hat kaum geschlafen und fühlt sich heute wie gerädert.
He barely slept and feels completely worn out today.
FAQ
How do you say "To feel utterly exhausted, worn out, or beaten, as if one has been broken on a wheel (an old torture device)" in German?
"To feel utterly exhausted, worn out, or beaten, as if one has been broken on a wheel (an old torture device)" in German is "Sich wie gerädert fühlen" (Zikh vee ge-RAY-dert FY-len). Example: Nach der langen Reise fühle ich mich wie gerädert..
