die Langeweile
boredom
Ein Gefühl, wenn nichts Interessantes passiert und man nichts zu tun hat.
The German word "Langeweile" is a noun that means "boredom". It is made up of "lang" (long) and "Weile" (a while or period). Together, they convey the sense of time stretching out during moments of inactivity or lack of interest.
Similar words in German include "Eintönigkeit" (monotony), "Lange Zuge" (tedium), and "Langweiligkeit" (boredom).
The main difference is that "Eintönigkeit" describes a lack of variety or difference leading to boredom, while "Langeweile" specifically refers to the feeling or state of being bored itself.
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Examples
Die Langeweile ist manchmal schwer zu ertragen.noun
Boredom is sometimes hard to bear.
Langeweile kann sehr frustrierend sein.noun
Boredom can be very frustrating.
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