Langeweile

German

Alternative forms

  • Langweile

Etymology

From lang (“long”, adjective) +‎ Weile (“while”, noun).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlaŋəˌvaɪ̯lə/
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Noun

Langeweile f (genitive Langeweile, no plural)

  1. boredom, ennui, tedium
    Langeweile kommt auf. ― Boredom sets in.

Declension

Declension of Langeweile [sg-only, feminine]
singular
indef. def. noun
nominative eine die Langeweile
genitive einer der Langeweile
dative einer der Langeweile
accusative eine die Langeweile

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