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How do you say "dull" in Italian?
noioso
In Italian, "dull" is noioso.
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Pronunciation
Noioso is noh-YOH-zoh, stress on the second syllable, with the S between vowels sounding like a Z, and it typically means boring rather than blunt.
Grammar notes
noioso is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Il vecchio coltello aveva un filo smussato.
The old knife had a dull edge.
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How to remember noioso
Noioso comes from noia, meaning boredom, so a dull afternoon is a noioso one.
Related words
- ancient Antichi
- modern Moderno
- traditional Tradizionale
- modernized Modernizzato
- stingy tirchio
- humble umile
- arrogant arrogante
- flexible flessibile
- rigid rigido
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Questions about noioso
How do you pronounce noioso?
Noioso is noh-YOH-zoh, stress on the second syllable, with the S between vowels sounding like a Z, and it typically means boring rather than blunt.
Is noioso formal or casual?
noioso is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is noioso used in Italian?
noioso is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Il vecchio coltello aveva un filo smussato. (The old knife had a dull edge.).
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