Expression: "I'm kaput"

[NinaZara]

Hello,

One thread here reminds me of one expression that my sister used to say when she's tired.

"I'm kaput!"

Now, is that correct?Do native speakers use this expression?Or do they use "kaput" for broken things only?

Many thanks in advance,
Nina

[Zajac]

Hello NinaZara!

I think that "Kaputt" is a german expression
http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Kaput

[NinaZara]

Hello zajac :D

I am aware of its origin but I was wondering whether it's a usual expression among the natives or not.

Thank you for your attention :)

Nina

[Diverhank]

I have heard it used to describe broken things but not people...especially kaput is used to describe things that are beyond repair...:)

[Michauek]

I think that "kaput" has German origin. What's more it used by native speakers of english as well as other natives (of other languages) if they know the word and or even its origin. It's natural i suppose.
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[NinaZara]

Thank you guys, for the input.

[Yankee]

Hi Nina

I have heard 'kaput' used to describe a person, but this might have something to do with the fact that the area I grew up in has very strong German roots.

I agree with the others, though, that 'kaput' would mainly be used to describe a thing.
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[Lost_Soul]

I believe it's a kind of international word:) In Russian you can make use of it the same way

[NinaZara]

Я kaput? hehee...just joking :D

[Hopeless_Girl]

hi,
kaputmachen- break down
hehe nice expression. I think in Poland is used to both people and things, but sometimes when we say to somebody you are kaput we mean: beware we're going to kill you! I also noticed that it's rarely used. :-)

[Lost_Soul]