English–Korean
“boredom” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationsiljjeung
Example
나는 그 일에 싫증이 났다.na neun keu i re sil jjeung i nat tta
I got bored with that work.
How to say “boredom” in Korean
“Boredom” in Korean is 싫증 (siljjeung).
A familiar activity no longer holds the mind, so continued involvement feels unwanted rather than enjoyable.
Example sentences with 싫증
그는 반복되는 일에 금세 싫증을 낸다.keu neun pan bok ttoe neun i re keum se sil jjeung eul naen da
He quickly gets bored with repetitive work.
Tips for using 싫증
- The word fits situations where enthusiasm has cooled over time, making it useful for describing routine tasks, hobbies, or repeated experiences.