English–German

“boredom” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlaŋəˌvaɪ̯lə/

Example

Ich habe heute Langeweile.

I'm bored today.

Illustration for Langeweile (boredom)

How to say “boredom” in German

“Boredom” in German is Langeweile.

A clock seems to move slowly through an uninteresting gap with no activity or stimulation.

Full entry for Langeweile: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Langeweile

Aus Langeweile habe ich gestern begonnen, zu malen.

Out of boredom, I started painting yesterday.

Tips for using Langeweile

  • German commonly describes the feeling with Mir ist langweilig, while Ich habe Langeweile presents it as a situation or state.

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