Gujarati · Emotions & Feelings

કંટાળો

kantalo

Boredom

Beginnernoun

Definition

The feeling of being utterly bored — kantalo aavyo!

Example

મને કંટાળો આવે છે.

I am bored.

Etymology

'કંટાળો' (kantalo) stems from the root 'કંટાળવું' (kantalvu), meaning to be bored or weary. It reflects a universal human experience of ennui.

How & Where It’s Used

This informal term is primarily used in spoken contexts but can also appear in informal writings. It is widely recognized across Gujarat, although it may be less common in formal settings.

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