übermüdet
overtired, sleep-deprived
adjective UE-ber-mue-det Rare
Usage Note
Übermüdet describes a state beyond normal tiredness — not just tired but dangerously fatigued from insufficient sleep. Übermüdete Fahrer (overtired drivers) feature frequently in road-safety contexts.
Examples
"Der übermüdete Fahrer sollte eine Pause einlegen, bevor er weiterfahren durfte."
Natural Translation
The overtired driver should take a break before being allowed to continue driving.
Literal Translation
The overtired driver should a break take before he was allowed to drive on.
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