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"Boring" in Korean: 지루하다
지루하다jiruhada
Boring in Korean is 지루하다 (jiruhada). 지루하다 describes something tedious or feeling bored by it; 심심하다 is being bored with little to do.
Boring: an everyday statement
이 영화는 지루해요.i yeonghwaneun jiruhaeyo.
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How to pronounce 지루하다
Say it
jiruhada
/tɕiɾuhata/
Read 지루하다 as jiruhada. The spoken form 지루해요 is jiruhaeyo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"Boring" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 지루하다jiruhada | Boring Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 지루해요jiruhaeyo | Boring (polite present) Use 지루해요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 지루해요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 지루했어요jiruhaesseoyo | Boring (polite past) Use 지루했어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 지루했어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 지루하다 in real life
- 1Boring: an everyday statement
이 영화는 지루해요.
i yeonghwaneun jiruhaeyo.
This film is boring.
지루해요 is the present form of 지루하다.
- 2Boring: a different situation
기다리는 시간이 지루했어요.
gidarineun sigani jiruhaesseoyo.
The wait was boring.
지루했어요 is the past form of 지루하다.
- 3Boring: a question or request
회의가 지루해요?
hoeuiga jiruhaeyo?
Is the meeting boring?
지루해요 is the present form of 지루하다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 지루하다
Incorrect: 지루하다.
Correct: 지루해요.
When practicing boring, 지루하다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 지루해요.
Incorrect: 어제 지루해요.
Correct: 어제 지루했어요.
When practicing boring, for a completed event yesterday, use 지루했어요; the present form 지루해요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
지루하다 describes something tedious or feeling bored by it; 심심하다 is being bored with little to do. 지루해요 is the polite conversational form of 지루하다; 지루했어요 gives a past-tense form.
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Tutor-led emotions and descriptions study exercise: two sentences with 지루하다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
이 영화는 지루해요.
i yeonghwaneun jiruhaeyo.
This film is boring.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
기다리는 시간이 지루했어요.
gidarineun sigani jiruhaesseoyo.
The wait was boring.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Boring" in Korean
How do I use 지루하다 in polite speech?
지루해요 is the polite conversational form of 지루하다; 지루했어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 지루하다 in a past-tense sentence?
지루했어요 is the polite past form. 지루하다 describes something tedious or feeling bored by it; 심심하다 is being bored with little to do.
What does 지루해요 mean here?
지루해요 is used for boring. For example, 이 영화는 지루해요. means “This film is boring.”
What should I remember about 지루하다?
지루하다 describes something tedious or feeling bored by it; 심심하다 is being bored with little to do.
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