VERB
langweilen/ˈlaŋˌvaɪ̯lən/to bore; to be bored
langweilen is a German verb that means to bore or to be bored. It is pronounced /ˈlaŋˌvaɪ̯lən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "langweilte" and the past participle is "gelangweilt".
Definitions
1.to bore (to make someone feel bored)(causing boredom)
a.to make someone feel bored
Der Film langweilte mich.—The movie bored me.
2.to be bored(experiencing boredom, reflexive use)
a.to feel bored oneself (reflexive: sich langweilen)
Ich langweile mich im Unterricht.—I am bored in class.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | langweilen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | langweile |
| Present (du) | langweilst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | langweilt |
| Preterite (ich) | langweilte |
| Participle II | gelangweilt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | langweilte |
| Imperative (singular) | langweil |
| Imperative (plural) | langweilt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "langweilen" mean in English?
- "langweilen" means to bore or to be bored. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "langweilen"?
- "langweilen" is pronounced /ˈlaŋˌvaɪ̯lən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "langweilen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "langweilen" is "gelangweilt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "langweilen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "langweilen" becomes "langweilte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "langweilen"?
- "langweilen" is a verb in German.
