German · Adjectives
Langweilig
Boring
Beginneradjective
Definition
Not interesting.
Example
Der Film war langweilig.
The film was boring.
Etymology
The word 'langweilig' stems from the Middle High German 'langwilig', which literally means 'long-willing' or 'long to bear'. It reflects a historical perception of boredom as a tedious state that seems to stretch on without end.
How & Where It’s Used
'Langweilig' is commonly used in informal settings, often in spoken German among friends or family. It is typically employed to describe something uninteresting or dull, with no significant regional variations.