Korean word

심심하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationsimsimhada

Meaning

  • adjectivebored

Example

오늘은 할 일이 없어서 심심해요.o neu reun hal i ri eop sseo seo sim sim hae yo

I'm bored today because I have nothing to do.

Illustration for 심심하다 (bored)

More examples

이 국은 간이 약해서 조금 심심해요.i ku geun ka ni ya kae seo cho geum sim sim hae yo

This soup is lightly seasoned, so it is a little bland.

Core concept

A quiet stretch with no fun activity or fresh stimulation, making the wait feel long.

Common phrases

  • 심심할 때 책을 읽다sim sim hal ttae chae geul ik tta

    read a book when bored

  • 심심해서 친구에게 전화하다sim sim hae seo chin gu e ge cheon hwa ha da

    call a friend because I am bored

  • 심심하니까 영화를 보다sim sim ha ni kka yeong hwa reul po da

    watch a movie because I am bored

Similar words

지루하다chiruhada: Feeling bored when the same class or activity fails to hold interest.
따분하다ttabunhada: Feeling bored because an uninteresting situation is dull and not enjoyable.
무료하다muryohada: Feeling bored and unsatisfied during quiet free time with nothing to do.
한가하다hangahada: Having little work or few errands, with plenty of free time.

Definition in Korean

할 일이나 즐거운 자극이 없어 마음이 지루하고 시간이 더디게 느껴지는 상태를 나타내는 형용사.hal i ri na cheul geo un cha geu gi eop sseo ma eu mi chi ru ha go si ga ni teo di ge neu kkyeo ji neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

This native Korean word has an uncertain exact origin, and it also has an established use for weak flavor.

Usage tips

  • It can describe a day that feels empty without suggesting that anything is wrong, so it suits light everyday conversation.

Other meanings

  • blandadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 심심해지다simsimhaejidabecome boredverb
  • 심심함simsimhamboredomnoun

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