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지루하다 meaning and pronunciation

jiruhada · boring; tedious

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 27798
Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 지루하다, 지루한, 지루하여, 지루하니, 지루함니다Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
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    같은 상태가 계속되어 싫증이 나고 따분하다.

    English: boring; tedious — Feeling dull and tiresome because a certain act or state continues.

    Examples

    • 지루한 날.
    • 지루한 느낌.
    • 지루한 장마.
    • 생활이 지루하다.
    • 시험이 지루하다.
    • 교장 선생님의 말씀이 너무 오랫동안 계속되어서 학생들이 지루해했다.
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