NOUN

dieLangeweile/ˈlaŋəˌvaɪ̯lə/boredom

Langeweile is a German noun that means boredom. It is pronounced /ˈlaŋəˌvaɪ̯lə/. As a noun it takes the article "die".

Definitions

1.the feeling of being bored; lack of interest or excitement(emotion, state)

a.condition of feeling bored

Im Unterricht hatte ich große Langeweile.—I was very bored in class.

b.monotony or tediousness

Die Langeweile eines verregneten Sonntags kann ermüdend sein.—The boredom of a rainy Sunday can be tiring.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Langeweile—
Genitiveder Langeweile—
Dativeder Langeweile—
Accusativedie Langeweile—

Frequently asked questions

What does "Langeweile" mean in English?
"Langeweile" means boredom. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Langeweile"?
"Langeweile" is pronounced /ˈlaŋəˌvaɪ̯lə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Langeweile" der, die, or das?
"Langeweile" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What part of speech is "Langeweile"?
"Langeweile" is a noun in German.

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